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The New Zealanders entered the women’s rugby sevens competition as favorites to upgrade their silver from Rio de Janeiro to gold at the Tokyo Games.
The New Zealanders will play France later Saturday for the gold medal, and Fiji will take on Britain for the bronze. No Fijian woman has ever won an Olympic medal, and that remains the team's goal. The Fijiana took out defending champion Australia in quarterfinals and beat 2016 bronze medalist Canada in the group stage.
“Mentally proud of the girls, to dig deep, stay in there," Broughton said."To be honest, we’ve been doing that same scenario for what feels like five years now. “Putting our body on the line, just pride for Fiji,” Fiji captain Rusila Nagasau said."It didn’t end the way we wanted, but I have to thank the ladies. Even though it was a tie, after 14 minutes, I want to thank the ladies for giving another extra."
The Americans finished off a 33-14 win over China on Saturday with Ilona Maher shoving away a Chinese defender to cross for her second try.
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