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Fiji miss out on Dubai Sevens last-eight for first time

On the run: Remi Siega of France is tackled by Meli Derenalagi of Fiji. [Courtesy]

Olympic champions Fiji failed to make the quarter-finals of the Dubai Sevens for the first time on Friday, agonisingly missing out on points difference in their pool.

Fiji finished third in Pool A behind France and Argentina despite all three sides winning two matches apiece to finish on seven points.

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