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2018 RWC 7s: Fijiana finishes in 11th place

Local News, News, Rugby, Sport | | | By Maciu Malo

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Fijiana 7s players Asinate Savu and Ana Maria Naimasi bring down their Chinese opponent during their 11th/12th challenge match at the AT&T Park in San Francisco during the RWC 7s. Fijiana beat China 38-0. Picture: JOVESA NAISUA

THE Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team ended its Rugby World Cup Sevens on a high note with a 38-0 win over China in the Challengers 11th and 12th spot position at the AT & T Stadium in San Francisco.

After it 14-15 loss to Japan, the Ana Maria Roqica-coached side bounced back perfectly to outclass China  in all areas of the game.

Dual international Rejieli Daveua was the toast of her team scoring a brace of tries while Mereula Torooti, Asinate Savu, Miriama Naiobasali and Tima Ravisa scored a try each.  Torooti converted three tries while Luisa Tisolo added two points to her tally from a conversion.

The side is now ranked 11th after the completion of this world cup.

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