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2024 Olympics. France - Fiji: Dupont and the Blues want gold, the match live

Rugby à 7 was aiming for Olympic gold in these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, they are now only à one step away from consecration. To do this, they will have to dethrone Fiji, the reigning double Olympic champions.

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2024 Olympics. France - Fiji: Dupont and the Blues want gold, the match live

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19:35 – An Australian on the whistle

The Australian Jordan Way will have the difficult task of refereeing the final between France and Fiji. He will be assisted by the British Adam Leal and Ben Breakspear.

The composition of the French rugby 7s team against Fiji with Antoine Dupont still a substitute: 

  • Andy Timo
  • Rayan Rebbadj
  • Stephen Parez Edo Martin
  • Paulin Riva
  • Joseph Jefferson-Lee
  • Antoine Zeghdar
  • Aaron Grandidier Nkanang

19:25 – Pattern of hope

While they are imperial at the Olympics, Fiji have been inconsistent since 2019 when they have not won& ;eacute; the world circuit and finished third in the last edition, won by the Blues in Madrid.

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19:20 – Daret: “A lot of respect”

After the semi-final against South Africa, coach J&rôme Daret gave his impression of Fiji: "We wenté get ready there. They showed us lots of respect. They let us explore their world. Concluding with this finale is the ideal."

19:15 – A s& ;eacute;endless series

In three Olympic tournaments, no nation has beaten Fiji who remain on 17 victories in 17 matches.

19:10 – Dupont: "More than à a walk"

“I joined this group for the first place. It's the ambition that was already there and that I have too. Now, we're just one step away. We have to be able to savor, to gain confidence thanks to this semi-final win and quickly look ahead. There's only “more to come”, declared Antoine Dupont after the semi-final against South Africa.

19:00 – Reunion

Tonight is the second time that the French team and Fiji will face each other at the 2024 Olympics. The two nations faced off in the group stage and the confrontation turned into the advantage of the Fijians (19-12).

18:55 – The 8pm news is delayed!

It's time for major maneuvers for broadcasters. The final of the Olympic tournament between France and Fiji will be broadcast on France 2. Exceptionally, the 8pm news will be delayed around 8:30 p.m.

18:50 – Rebbadj, X factor

Joint top scorer for the French 7s with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang before tonight's final, Rayan Rebbadj will be the X factor in going for Olympic gold. The Toulon player is also at 85% success rate on transformations (6/7), allowing him to be the team's top scorer with 27 goals.

18:45 – H-1!

Welcome to the live from France – Fiji! The Blues have a date with the grand Olympic rugby 7s final. Kick-off in one hour at the Stade de France.

Teilor Stone

By Teilor Stone

Teilor Stone has been a reporter on the news desk since 2013. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining Thesaxon , Teilor Stone worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my teilor@nizhtimes.com 1-800-268-7116