RUGBY SEVENS DAY 2 REPECHAGE WRAP-UP: WHO HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE KNOCKOUTS?
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, UGANDA, KENYA EMERGE ON TOP FOR THE WOMEN
Uganda had even more to celebrate as their women also ended the second day on a high note, securing a significant victory against Hong Kong, China. This win keeps Uganda undefeated heading into the quarterfinals. Star player Grace Nabaggala expressed her confidence, stating, "The games are no longer easy. But day one, a win. Day two, a win. And I know that tomorrow, we are going to the final."
Kenya made a strong impression, starting their day with a dominating 51-5 win against Samoa. Their match against Argentina was a nail-biter, but the African team managed to finish the day at the top of Pool D. Argentina, however, is determined to seek revenge in tomorrow’s quarterfinals.
Top seeds, the People's Republic of China have demonstrated peak form throughout the weekend, securing three wins, including two shutouts where they didn't concede a single point. Their consistent performance has solidified their status as the team to beat.
Anticipation builds for what promises to be an electrifying knockout stage on Sunday (23 June) in Monaco.
Sunday’s match between Kenya and Argentina promises to be one to watch after the two sides played out an thrilling Pool D decider in the afternoon sun at Stade Louis II on Saturday.
POOL D
Sinaida Nyachio scored 16 points – including two tries – as Kenya opened their World Rugby Sevens Repechage account with a 31-5 win over Samoa.
Kenya then had to come from behind to beat Argentina in an all-action end-to-end affair. Freshia Oduor scored the game’s first and last tries, after Maria Brigido Chamorro had given the South American side the edge. The two sides will meet again in a must-see quarter-final on Sunday.