In the semi-final of the HSBC Vancouver 7s, Fiji was defeated by South Africa, 12-10. Fiji scored first but had a player sent off early in the match. Despite a solid effort, South Africa scored a last-minute try to secure their victory. Fiji will compete for third place against Spain afterward.

In a gripping semi-final match at the HSBC Vancouver 7s, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team faced off against a six-man South Africa, ultimately succumbing in a close contest, losing 12-10. The intensity was palpable as both teams battled hard for a chance to advance to the finals.

Fiji first took the lead when Joji Nasova scored their initial try; however, shortly thereafter, he was penalized with a yellow card for a dangerous tackle. Despite being down to six players, South Africa fought valiantly but faced a setback when Sebastiaan Jobb received a red card for his own foul.

In the closing moments of the second half, South Africa found their flow, with Shilton van Wyk successfully crossing into the try zone to narrow the score. Fiji retaliated, as Jeremaia Matana scored shortly after. Yet, in a dramatic conclusion, South Africa’s Donavan Don scored a try just before the final whistle, sealing the match.

Following this narrow defeat, Fiji is set to compete against Spain in the third-place playoff at 12:05 PM. Meanwhile, South Africa will advance to face Argentina in the championship final scheduled for 1:05 PM.

In summary, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team narrowly lost to South Africa in the semi-finals of the HSBC Vancouver 7s, despite a valiant effort. Key moments included Fiji’s early lead and South Africa’s resilience despite being down a player. Fiji will now compete for third place, while South Africa moves on to the finals against Argentina.

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