Cougars ‘7Argentina Rugby Sevens Team, complete The fifth seed beat South Africa 7-5 in their last match in a special tournament in Hong Kong..
The Albiceleste team led by Santiago Gomes Cora, He was sidelined hours before the fight for the medals in the defeat to New Zealand (eventual champion), 24 to 10, in this eighth stage of the IRB World Tour.
Mathias Osatchuk in action against New Zealand (Photo: AP).In the final, Los Pumas ‘7, bronze medalists at the last Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Joaquin Bellandini scored a try and he converted himself.. The South Africans scored in the second leg through Ricardo Duarte’s try.
Argentina’s starting lineup includes the clash against the South Africans German Schulz, Luciano Gonzalez, Rodrigo Iscro, Gaston Revol, Madias Osatchuk, Marcos Moneta and Tomas Elizold. Then Matteo Graziano, Santiago Vera Feld and the aforementioned Bellandini entered.
Argentina had previously beaten Spain 19-0 to reach the event in fifth place.With the efforts of Elisault, González and Isgro, two of them were replaced by Bellandini and Reval.
In the final, New Zealand defeated Fiji 24-17 to win the title.France beat Great Britain 19-17 to finish third.
New Zealand champion in Hong Kong (Photo: AP).
New Zealand champion in Hong Kong (Photo: REUTERS).
How’s the table and what’s coming up for Pumas ‘7?
After completing the first eight matches, New Zealand are top with 142 points, while Los Pumas ‘7 (champions at the Hamilton and Vancouver stages) are second with 121 points.. Further back are the Fiji Islands with 113 units; France 112; South Africa 101; Australia, 99. The next stage will be held in Singapore from April 7 to Sunday 9.
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