The 48th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s witnessed an unexpected turn as series leaders Lavidi Brothers were knocked out of the main cup competition by Vatemo Ravouvou’s DXC Barbarians with a close score of 7-5 during the pre-elimination rounds.
The pre-elimination stage was packed with tightly contested matches.
Uluinakau Babas narrowly defeated Kavala Bay Babas 7-5, Wainimala secured a victory over Waibasaga with a 5-0 scoreline, and Ratu Filise emerged victorious against St. John’s Draiba 12-7.
Additionally, Navala triumphed over Namosi Highlanders 15-7, Ravuka Sharks outplayed Bula Brothers Nabukavesi 21-5, Joma Brothers won against Marist CYM Tokou 14-5, and Fire Rugby dominated Bua Babas with a convincing 28-0 win.
The action continues as the Men’s Cup quarter-finals are set to begin at 1.01pm tomorrow at HFC Stadium.