The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s went down fighting 31-21 against Australia in their second pool game at the Toulouse 7s in France.

Reapi Ulunisau scored two converted tries in the first half to give Fiji a 14-12 lead at the break.

Alowesi Nakoci added Fiji’s third try in the second half.

Australia outscored Fiji with two tries in the first half and sealed the game with a further three tries in the second half.

Despite the loss, the Fijiana 7s team still has a chance to qualify for the cup quarters with their last pool game against South Africa at 8.14pm today.

The Fijiana earlier beat USA 26-12.

The women’s cup quarterfinals will start at 3.42am tomorrow, the semifinals will begin at 11.30pm tomorrow and the final will be played at 3.56am on Monday.

In other women’s results: Ireland beat England 31-12, Canada beat Scotland 14-7, New Zealand beat Spain 29-0 and USA beat South Africa 22-0.

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