The Digicel Fiji 7s team has dropped to third position in the IRB standings after winning the plate-final to Argentina by 26-21 in San Diego this afternoon.
Speaking to Village sports, Coach Joe Savou said that he is still happy with the win, though it was not their aim.
New Zealand won their fourth consecutive tournament in the international 7s rugby series when they beat South Africa 27-12 in San Diego today.
Defending champions New Zealand are way ahead on 80 points, South Africa is in second position on 48 and Fiji is on 44 points.
However, the Fiji Rugby Union has yet to clear the air on the possible inclusion of speedster and Agen based Rupeni Caucau, former Digicel Coach Waisale Serevi and Lepani Nabuliwaqa in the squad to Hong Kong.
Efforts to get comments on Fiji's demise in San diego from FRU CEO Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua and Games Committee Chairman Rafaele Kasibulu proved futile.
7’s team drops to 3rd in IRB standings
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