Devastation for Team GB as they fall short in rugby sevens bronze medal match against Argentina after being edged out 17-12 in Tokyo
- Team GB missed out on a bronze medal in rugby sevens after losing to Argentina
- Argentina came from behind to win the match and claim a well-deserved bronze
- Ignacio Mendy scored winning try in the second half to break Team GB hearts
Great Britain were beaten 17-12 by Argentina in the bronze medal match.
They missed out on a second successive podium finish after taking a silver medal behind Fiji in Rio five years ago.
Harris’ early try put Britain ahead, but Argentina responded with touchdowns from Lautaro Bazan Velez and Marcos Moneta, plus a Santiago Mare conversion.
Ollie Lindsay-Hague’s try early in the second period, converted by Bibby, tied the game, before Ignacio Mendy then scored the winning try to clinch bronze.
It was devastation for Team GB in the rugby sevens as they lost the bronze medal to Argentina
Argentina players struggled to contain their emotions after winning the bronze medal
The brilliant Marcos Moneta scored another try as Argentina edged out Britain 17-12
The British players look dejected after missing out on a second successive podium finish
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