China Stuns New Zealand: FIBA Asia Semifinals Bound!

A surprise pool-stage victory over the New Zealand Women’s 7s development team has secured China Women’s Sevens a place in the semifinals of the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s tournament.

China Women’s 7s Advance at Coral Coast 7s

Former New Zealand men’s 7s rep Rocky Khan praised the resilience and growth of his China Women’s Sevens development side following the win. The tournament serves as a key development opportunity for China 2, providing valuable exposure to high-intensity sevens rugby in Fiji.

Khan emphasized the importance of the overall experience, stating, “I’m just really proud of the girls. China 2 is our development team, so the whole experience is invaluable for us, just to come here and play rugby in Fiji. To experience the Fijian culture and the rugby culture here as well, everything is a learning experience for us, and this win is just a bonus.”

The team has demonstrated strong composure despite the physical demands of the tournament, including the heat and pressure. Khan said, “We’re in the semi-final now, so that’s a massive win in itself. We’ll focus on recovery, make sure the girls get a good sleep, and hopefully we can come back and put in a good performance tomorrow.”

The Coral Coast 7s continues at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka and can be watched live on FBC Sports.

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