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Argentina and the USA have qualified for the Quarter Finals in the Men’s Bracket of the Dubai Sevens. The two sides finished first and second respectively in Pool B, while Canada failed to find a victory in a very challenging Pool A.
A pair of doubles from Luciano González Rizzoni led Los Pumas to wins over Spain and Kenya to open their return to the circuit. Their third pool match was against the Eagles, which ended in a 21-all deadlock despite two tries from Carlin Isles.
Logan Tago’s try in his World Sevens Series debut proved the difference in the USA’s opening game against Kenya. Spain were a step ahead in their second game with Gavan D’Amore-Morrison scoring the only try for the Eagles, converted by Stephen Tomasin.
Canada faced the might of Australia, Fiji, and France on Day One and could not achieve victory though they were competitive in each. Josiah Morra proved an elusive finisher for the Canadians, scoring tries in each game including a brace against the Wallabies.
Ireland will be Argentina’s opponent in the first Quarter Final on Day Two with the USA matched up against Great Britain. Canada moves into the 9th Place Semi Finals opposite Spain.
The tournament resumes on Friday night at 9m Pacific time, midnight Eastern. Live broadcasts will be available on the CBC Sports website in Canada, Peacock TV in the USA, ESPN in South America, and on the World Rugby website for those located abroad.
Full fixture lists can be seen here: WOMEN / MEN
DAY ONE RESULTS
POOL A
Australia 35 – 19 Canada
Fiji 24 – 17 France
Australia 17 – 10 France
Fiji 29 – 14 Canada
Canada 14 – 24 France
Fiji 17 – 12 Australia
POOL B
USA 14 – 7 Kenya
Argentina 28 – 7 Spain
USA 7 – 12 Spain
Argentina 22 – 17 Kenya
Kenya 26 – 12 Spain
Argentina 21 – 21 USA
POOL C
South Africa 28 – 7 Ireland
Great Britain 17 – 12 Japan
South Africa 52 – 12 Japan
Great Britain 26 – 19 Ireland
Ireland 33 – 0 Japan
Great Britain 12 – 31 South Africa
