Olympic Sevens Rugby Quarter-Finals Set in Paris

The excitement is building as the lineup for the Olympic Sevens rugby quarter-finals has been confirmed in Paris. This promising tournament has reached its knockout stage, featuring teams like Ireland, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, France, the USA, and Australia.

Ireland is gearing up to face off against New Zealand after a close match that ended in a 14-12 loss for them in the Pool A decider. Meanwhile, South Africa made a big impression with a dominant 49-5 victory, allowing them to advance with just one win in their pool matches.

New Zealand will once again meet Ireland in their quarter-final clash, reigniting a fierce competition. Australia’s team performed admirably, topping Pool B with three consecutive wins, while Argentina finished right behind them, securing a spot in the quarter-finals.

The South Americans will challenge France, who came second in Pool C, following a draw and a loss in their earlier games. The USA also made it through with similar performances, showcasing a competitive spirit despite their struggles.

French rugby star Antoine Dupont expressed the need for improvement, noting, «We need to raise our level. If not, we will not go too far. We need to be focused on the game and not distracted because we are capable of better. In the last minutes, we showed our mindset is strong.» This reflects the pressure on the hosts as they compete in their home Olympics.

All eyes will be on the Stade de Paris as the quarter-finals kick off tonight at 8 PM local time on July 25th. Rugby fans around the world are eagerly awaiting to see how these teams will perform in the high-stakes environment of Olympic competition.