28-32: Spain, third in Hong Kong after beating New Zealand

The Spanish men’s team was classified third in Hong Kongin the first stage of the final phase of the Rugby 7s World Seriesafter surpassing New Zealand in the dispute for that position by 28-32.

On the fiftieth anniversary of the most prestigious tournament on the circuit and on the fifth attempt, after four defeats in as many quarterfinals, The Spanish team reached the semifinalsround in which Argentina was measured.

In a very even match, which went to half-time tied at five, in the second half the South American team was more effective and won the match by a tight margin. 12-19 which gave him access to the final of the tournament.

To reach this semi-final, Spain defeated Australia on Saturday in the quarterfinals (19-5), but after not beating Argentina He played for third place in the tournament against New Zealandwho had previously lost against South Africa (14-26).

This match for third place was very close and at half-time it was in favor of the Spanish by a tight margin. 14-15 and remained balanced until 28-32 final in favor of the Hispanic national team.

In the end, South Africa was much higher than Argentinawhich he surpassed by a resounding 35-7 after preventing the South Americans from scoring in the second half after reaching halftime with a 14-7.