Fly-half Bibby, 30, captained the Team GB side which lost 29-7 to New Zealand in the semi-finals in Tokyo today, then were edged out 17-12 by Argentina in the bronze medal match. Dan Bibby in sevens action in TokyoTheir fourth-placed finish in Tokyo, where Fiji took gold today, defied the odds after significant cuts. Funding was obtained via a commercial partnership struck between the Rugby Football Union, Scottish Rugby Union, Welsh Rugby Union and The National Lottery. “You are asking us to play against a team like New Zealand with eight boys on not much more than minimum wage. That is my view on it.”Fiji, coached by Welshman Gareth Baber, successfully defended the Olympic title, beating New Zealand 27-12 in the final.

Source: Express July 28, 2021 11:48 UTC