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Uruguay was the best performer from the Americas on Day 1 of the 2018 Viña Sevens. Played in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar, Los Teros went undefeated with victories over Colombia, the USA and France.
In addition to Uruguay, the Americas are represented by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, and the USA. Invitational competitors include Germany, France, Ireland, and South Africa.
The 12 countries are divided into three pools of four. In Pool A Ireland finished Day 1 in top spot. The Western Europeans competed to a draw in their opening match before recovering to defeat South Africa and Paraguay in their remaining fixtures. The draw was against Brazil and Os Tupis would also draw against South Africa.
Both Argentina and Chile were in Group B. Los Pumas lost their opener against Germany 24-12. Their underwhelming day also included a 17-12 defeat against Chile. Los Cóndores had a highly successful day, defeating not only Argentina but also Canada. Germany, though, toppled the hosts. Canada was winless.
Los Teros sealed top spot in their pool. Their perfect day had three memorable wins. They now face Brazil in the Quarter Finals that will double as a knock-out for qualification to the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. If Brazil lose, Uruguay will have done enough. If the Tupis win, however, they have a chance to make up the five-point deficit heading into the tournament.
France finished second ahead of the USA and Colombia in the group. As the worst of the third placed sides the USA failed to reach the Quarter Finals.
DAY 1 RESULTS
POOL A
Brazil 14 – 14 Ireland
South Africa 29 – 0 Paraguay
Brazil 29 – 21 Paraguay
South Africa 7 – 17 Ireland
Ireland 43 – 0 Paraguay
South Africa 14 – 14 Brazil
POOL B
Germany 24 – 12 Argentina
Chile 38 – 0 Canada
Germany 17 – 12 Canada
Chile 17 – 15 Argentina
Argentina 31 – 12 Canada
Chile 19 – 22 Germany
POOL C
Uruguay 17 – 14 Colombia
France 33 – 7 USA
Uruguay 17 – 12 USA
France 17 – 7 Colombia
USA 26 – 17 Colombia
Uruguay 17 – 14 France
DAY TWO FIXTURES
Jan 14 – 11:10 local / 09:10 ET – CONSOLATION SEMI FINAL – Paraguay vs USA
Jan 14 – 11:30 local / 09:30 ET – CONSOLATION SEMI FINAL – Colombia vs Canada
Jan 14 – 11:50 local / 09:50 ET – GOLD QUARTER FINAL – Ireland vs Argentina
Jan 14 – 12:10 local / 10:10 ET – GOLD QUARTER FINAL – Germany vs South Africa
Jan 14 – 12:30 local / 10:30 ET – GOLD QUARTER FINAL – Uruguay vs Brazil
Jan 14 – 12:50 local / 10:50 ET – GOLD QUARTER FINAL – Chile vs France
Jan 14 – 14:30 local / 12:30 ET – 5th PLACE SEMI FINAL 1
Jan 14 – 14:50 local / 12:50 ET – 5th PLACE SEMI FINAL 2
Jan 14 – 15:10 local / 13:10 ET – GOLD SEMI FINAL 1
Jan 14 – 15:30 local / 13:30 ET – GOLD SEMI FINAL 2
Jan 14 – 17:20 local / 15:20 ET – 11th PLACE FINAL
Jan 14 – 17:40 local / 15:40 ET – 9th PLACE FINAL
Jan 14 – 18:00 local / 16:00 ET – 7th PLACE FINAL
Jan 14 – 18:40 local / 16:40 ET – 5th PLACE FINAL
Jan 14 – 19:00 local / 17:00 ET – BRONZE FINAL
Jan 14 – 19:50 local / 17:50 ET – GOLD FINAL
