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Argentina are the 7’s champions of Dubai. Los Pumas 7’s defeated Canada in the Men’s final earlier today. The result means that Argentina has won back-to-back tournaments in Dubai. The two tournament wins follow two wins in Madrid, Spain and victory in the South American 7’s. In short, Los Pumas 7’s are a team that could compete for medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
Los Pumas 7’s went into Day Two looking for improvement. Argentina lost against France on Day One. First up was a Cup Quarter Final. Argentina were 24-12 winners over Spain. It was followed by a comfortable 40-7 winner of neighbors Chile.
Argentina advanced to face Canada in the final. The Canadians were impressive 29-10 winners over France in their Semi Final. This outcome sent France into the Bronze Final against Chile. It also meant that Argentina would not have France again after Thursday’s defeat.
The standout performer for Los Pumas 7’s in the final was Marcos Moneta. He scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 26-19 win. The remaining Argentine try was scored by Rodrigo Isgro.
Click here to access the day one results.
DAY TWO RESULTS
Quarter Final 1: France 33-7 Uganda
Quarter Final 2: Canada 29-12 Japan
Quarter Final 3: Argentina 24-12 Spain
Quarter Final 4: Chile 14-12 Kenya
5th Place Semi Final 1: Uganda 24-19 Japan
5th place Semi Final 2: Kenya 27-15 Spain
Cup Semi Final 1: Canada 29-10 France
Cup Semi Final 2: Argentina 40-7 Chile
7th Place Semi Final 1: Japan 26-14 Spain
7th Place Final 2: Kenya 36-5 Uganda
Bronze Final: France 47-0 Chile
Cup Final: Argentina 26-19 Canada
