Breaking News: Young Fijians Fall to Ireland in Dubai 7s Opener
In a tough start to their campaign, the Young Fijians suffered a 30-12 loss to Ireland in their first pool game at the Dubai 7s. Ireland dominated the match with strong defense and clinical finishing, taking advantage of Fiji’s missed opportunities and handling errors.
Despite the loss, Fiji showed glimpses of their renowned flair, scoring two tries in the second half. However, Ireland’s structured play and physicality proved too much to handle.
The Fijians will now regroup and aim to bounce back in their remaining pool matches to keep their tournament hopes alive.