Rugby

Fiji 7s stunned in Perth

January 24, 2025 4:45 pm

[Source: World Rugby]

The Fiji Airways men’s 7s team fell short against Uruguay, losing 24-17 in their opening pool game at the Perth 7s.

Fiji had a dominant start, scoring three unanswered tries in the first seven minutes and taking a commanding 17-5 lead at halftime.

However, Uruguay mounted an impressive comeback in the second half, capitalizing on key opportunities to secure the victory.

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[Source: World Rugby Sevens/ Facebook]

Rubeni Kabu, Terio Veilawa and Joji Nasova crossed the try line for Fiji, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome a resilient Uruguayan side.