OLYMPIC SEVENS BEGAN IN TOKYO WITH 12 TEAMS IN ACTION
The Olympic rugby sevens competition kicked-off as 12 teams were in action at the Tokyo Stadium. Defending champions Fiji came from behind to beat hosts Japan in the opening match. Great Britain, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and USA also kicked-off with wins in their pool matches.
Japan showed an impressive performance before losing narrowly in the opening match to Fiji. South Korea also played some good games despite playing in the group of death with New Zealand, Argentina and Australia. The two Asian representatives will be playing their last group match on Tuesday.
RESULTS
Pool B
Great Britain 24 – Canada 0
Fiji 24 – Japan 19
Pool A
Argentina 29 – Australia 19
New Zealand 50 – South Korea 5
Pool C
USA 19 – Kenya 14
South Africa 33 – Ireland 14
Pool B
Fiji 28 – Canada 14
Great Britain 34 – Japan 0
Pool A
Australia 42 – South Korea 5
New Zealand 35 – Argentina 14
Pool C
South Africa 14 – Kenya 5
USA 19 – Ireland 17
Photo: Mike Lee-KLC / World Rugby
