28 Jul 2024

Recap: Fiji Sevens team takes silver; France gold

7:01 am on 28 July 2024
France's Andy Timo (R) celebrates during the men's gold medal rugby sevens match between France and Fiji during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Photo: ODD ANDERSEN

The Fiji men's sevens team's reign as Olympic champions is over - beaten 28-7 by France in the gold medal match at Stade de France this morning.

Fiji scored first and early, but that was the last time they crossed the tryline.

The French scored four tries, including a double to Antoine Dupont - his second coming with time up on the clock.

In Fiji's semifinal against Australia earlier this morning, it was 7 - 7 at halftime before Fij pulled away in the second half to win 31 - 7.

South Africa earlier claimed the bronze medal over Australia, 26-19.

Look back at the action in the final here:

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