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Gastón Revol sparked an improbable comeback for the Pumas as they rebounded from a 21-0 deficit to win 26-21 and earn a spot in the 5th place final. It was the captain Revol who led the way with a try on each side of half time and 16 points in all, with two further scores from Matías Moroni sealing a great win. The Pumas will face New Zealand after the men in black dropped France 24-19.
The Gold Medal final will be contested by Fiji and Great Britain. Japan put in a brave performance but could not match the size and skill of the Fijians, losing 20-5. They will still have a chance to win a Bronze Medal against South Africa, who were upset by Great Britain 7-5 in the second semi final. Cecil Afrika was unable to convert Kyle Brown’s first half try from out wide and Tom Mitchell’s kick after a Dan Norton try proved to be the enough to send the Brits into the final after some heroic defense.
Play continues this afternoon at 16:30 ET, 17:30 local Brazilian time.
KNOCK-OUT RESULTS
11th PLACE FINAL
Brazil 0 – 24 Kenya
9th PLACE FINAL
USA 24 – 12 Spain
5th PLACE SEMI FINALS
New Zealand 24 – 19 France
Argentina 26 – 21 Australia
MEDAL SEMI FINALS
Fiji 20 – 5 Japan
Great Britain 7 – 5 South Africa
FINAL FIXTURES (all times local Brazil)
THURS, AUG 11 – 17:30 – 7th PLACE FINAL – France vs Australia
THURS, AUG 11 – 18:00 – 5th PLACE FINAL – New Zealand vs Argentina
THURS, AUG 11 – 18:30 – BRONZE MEDAL FINAL – Japan vs South Africa
THURS, AUG 11 – 19:00 – GOLD MEDAL FINAL – Fiji vs Great Britain
