Meli Laddpeter 
[Source: Fiji Rugby/ Facebook]
The Fiji Men’s 7s team finished fourth at the Vancouver 7s after a 22-7 loss to Spain in the Third Place Play-off this afternoon.
The defeat sees Fiji drop to third place in the overall HSBC SVNS Series standings.
Fiji started strong, taking a 7-0 lead through Joseva Talacolo, but Spain responded quickly to close the gap to 7-5.
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Just before halftime, Spain struck again to take a 12-7 lead.
The second half saw Spain dominate possession, extending their lead to 17-7 before sealing the win with a final try.
The loss means Fiji missed out on a podium finish and now sit third in the series rankings.
Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s team is set to face New Zealand in the women’s final at 1:41 pm.
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