France struggles in Day 1 of the Olympic rugby sevens tournament
Australia's Nathan Lawson, left, tackles Kenya's Vincent Onyala during the men's Rugby Sevens Pool B match between Australia and Kenya at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi]
PARIS (AP) — The action for the men’s rugby sevens Olympic tournament began with twelve games at the Stade de France on Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony. The twelve teams played two games each. France’s rugby sevens team, which is playing at home and is considered a favorite, started with a 12-12 draw against the U.S. and later bounced back with a 19-12 victory over Uruguay. New Zealand, Fiji, Ireland, Argentina and Australia all won their first two matches.
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