France Advances to Rugby Sevens Final After Dramatic Win Over Fiji
The French team will face South Africa in the Cape Town final, following a last-second try and conversion to secure victory in the semifinals.
- France defeated Fiji 19-17 in the Rugby Sevens semifinal in Cape Town, securing their spot in the final against South Africa.
- Simon Désert scored a spectacular 80-meter try in the final seconds, with Enahemo Artaud converting from a challenging angle to clinch the win.
- The French team overcame a three-minute period of playing with one less player due to a temporary exclusion for antijuego by captain Paulin Riva.
- This marks France’s first final appearance in the 2024 Sevens Series, following a season that included an Olympic gold medal and other major victories.
- The final against South Africa will take place at 18:11 local time at Cape Town's DHL Stadium, broadcast live on L’Équipe live 2 and RugbyPassTV.