It doesn't worry him at all, though, given the attention the Japan team is getting for its performance in Rio. "We've got one aim and that's to win gold medal, not silver or bronze," Fiji coach Ben Ryan said. The back-to-back world series champion Fijians are vying for their country's first ever Olympic medal and have already overcome one of the toughest hurdles in world rugby by beating New Zealand in a knockout match. Japan produced the biggest upset ever at the Rugby World Cup with a win over South Africa in the group stage last year in the marquee tournament in the 15-a-side game. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) " Fiji moved into the rugby sevens medal round at the Olympics after a 12-7 win over New Zealand, and will face an unexpected rival in the semifinals after Japan continued its remarkable run.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 10, 2016 19:04 UTC