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HSBC 2025 SVNS Vancouver Day 2 – Recap & Photos
Argentina, Fiji, New Zealand, and South Africa have advanced to the semi-finals, bringing them one step closer to claiming gold in Vancouver.
Fiji secured a dramatic 26-21 extra-time victory over Spain, with Filipe Sauturaga scoring the decisive try. Their momentum carried into the evening as they delivered an impressive performance against Great Britain.
Spain rebounded from their loss to Fiji with a fast-paced, open match against New Zealand, ultimately winning in extra time. This victory earned them a place in Sunday’s semi-final against Argentina.
Spain’s rising star, Jeremy Trevithink, shared his excitement after the win: “We’re on top of the world right now! We’re very happy.
“I think it’s important for us now to switch off on what we’ve done today and focus on recovery and what we have to do tomorrow.”
Argentina remains unbeaten after four consecutive wins, including an impressive double victory over France on Saturday, securing their spot in the semi-finals.
South Africa bounced back from an opening extra-time loss to Australia with a dominant performance in the men’s quarter-finals, securing the last semi-final slot with a commanding win over the same opponents.
Japan and the USA met for the first time ever in the Cup stages, and their clash did not disappoint. The Sakura Sevens made history in a thrilling extra-time battle, clinching a hard-fought 22-17 victory—marking their first-ever quarter-final win. This triumph sets up a semi-final rematch against Fiji, a team they previously defeated on the opening day of HSBC SVNS Vancouver.
After the historic win, Marin Kajiki expressed his excitement: “I’m really excited to be in the last four teams. Playing two matches on the final day of the tournament is a first for Japan.
“We have played Fiji already, and we feel we are ready to play in our style tomorrow.
“We take it game by game and hopefully we will finish in the best place that we can.”
Australia recovered from a Friday night defeat to Brazil with a dominant 35-14 victory over host nation Canada in the final pool stage match. They carried this momentum into their quarter-final clash against Great Britain, securing a 28-14 win and extending their remarkable Cup quarter-final streak to 13 consecutive victories.
Fiji experienced mixed results on day two. They suffered a narrow 24-21 loss to Great Britain in their final Pool C match but responded emphatically in the quarter-finals with a commanding 46-0 win over Brazil. The match was a showcase of attacking brilliance, featuring eight tries, with standout performances from Sesenieli Donu and Mere Vocevoce, who each crossed the line twice.
In the final match of the night, host nation Canada saw their quarter-final hopes dashed as New Zealand powered to a 34-12 victory. Earlier, the Black Ferns Sevens dominated their final pool match, defeating the USA 37-0. With the competition intensifying, anticipation is building for an electrifying final day of HSBC SVNS Vancouver at BC Place.
Read the Day 2 Women’s Report.
Finals day kicks off at 10:50 AM (GMT-8) on Sunday, with the semi-finals scheduled for 12:30 PM. The men’s and women’s finals will take place at 5:05 PM and 5:41 PM, respectively.
Following the format established in Perth, the women’s final will once again serve as the tournament’s grand finale, taking centre stage on Sunday evening and closing out HSBC SVNS Vancouver in style.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
