Fiji Men’s 7s is on track to defend its gold medal at the Olympic Games in France after defeating Ireland 19-15 in the quarterfinal.
This was Fiji’s 16th win at the Olympics, keeping its 100% intact. Ireland tried to extend their lead but couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities.
Fiji managed to score a try in the corner to Joji Nasova, but from the restart, Ireland failed to control the ball with Waisea Nacuqu racing away to score between the posts.
Fiji held Ireland with seconds remaining, and the Irish awarded four penalties but couldn’t get to the tryline.
New Zealand and Argentina were both beaten in their quarterfinal games. Argentina, the form team this season in the World Series, was shocked by hosts France 26-14, while South Africa defeated Tokyo 2020 silver medalists New Zealand 14-7.
South Africa came through as one of the two best third finishers from pool play, while New Zealand came out on top of its group.
The first semifinal between South Africa and France will take place at 1:30am on Sunday.
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