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Argentina stuns Fiji in Dubai

Local News, News, Rugby, Sport | | | By Rohit Deo

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Fiji men’s sevens captain Paula Dranisinukula, sitting front third from left, with other participating captains competing in the HSBC Dubai 7s tournament this weekend. Picture: WORLD RUGBY

THE Fiji Airways Fiji 7s side lost its second pool match 24-21 against Argentina at the Dubai 7s.

Tries to Sevuloni Mocenacagi and Aminiasi Tuimaba saw Fiji leading 14-5 at half time.

Vilimoni Botitu scored Fiji’s only try in the second spell.

Botitu and Waisea Nacuqu were sin binned in the match.

Fiji needs a win of at least 18 points against France in it’s last match to ensure spot in the qaurter finals.

Fiji plays France at 4.02am tomorrow.

 

 

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