France took gold over Fiji after Australia, into the semi-finals for the first time, lost both their games on Saturday to finish fourth.
Gutted coach John Manenti hopes he saw the path for future success as his beaten Australians sat on the sideline for an Antoine Dupont Olympic rugby sevens masterclass in France.
A man down, Australia threatened an incredible comeback, only for South Africa to score after the siren and win their bronze medal match 26-19. Antoine Dupont of France races clear of Fiji’s Waisea Nacuqu to score a try during the men’s gold medal Rugby Sevens match.Australia were blown away by Fiji but hung tough against South Africa despite similar adversity.
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