France Men claim second European Sevens title
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Stephen Parez’s late try saw France complete a stirring second-half comeback to beat Spain 22-17 in the final of the Rugby Europe Bucharest Sevens.
Tries from Glen Lewis Rolls, Pedro Cesar Martin and Bradley Linklater to one from Vincent Inigo had put Spain 17-7 up at the break.
But when Terry Bouhraoua converted his own try shortly after the re-start France were right back in the contest.
France’s second title of this summer’s Rugby Europe Grand Prix Sevens Series, following their victory in Lyon in the opening tournament, was sealed when IRB Junior World Championship graduate Parez…
Tries from Glen Lewis Rolls, Pedro Cesar Martin and Bradley Linklater to one from Vincent Inigo had put Spain 17-7 up at the break.
But when Terry Bouhraoua converted his own try shortly after the re-start France were right back in the contest.
France’s second title of this summer’s Rugby Europe Grand Prix Sevens Series, following their victory in Lyon in the opening tournament, was sealed when IRB Junior World Championship graduate Parez…
