This result adds to the silver obtained just a month ago in the HSBC SVNS World Championship, consolidating the excellent track record of The Lions7sThe Spanish team hopes to challenge France in the next tournament Hamburg and repeat the championships achieved in 2021 and 2022.
Even with the notable absences of his coach, Paco Hernández, and key players such as Alejandro Laforga, Pol Pla and Manu Moreno, who participate in the Rugby Premiere League, as well as the injuries of Josep Serres and Antón Legorburu, the team demonstrated formidable resilience. Under the leadership of Matias Tudela and with the international debut of Martín Sorreluz and Gabriel Rocaríes, Spain fell one step short of glory in Croatia.
The road to the final included a resounding 31-14 victory over Italy in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, a young and fast team from Portugal put Los Leones7s to the test. After losing 5-0 at halftime, a try from Jeremy Trevithick in the 10th minute and the transformation of Jaime Manteca, coupled with a strong defense, sealed their place in the final.
In the last match, France, a big favorite with a recent track record of success, lived up to expectations. Her six attempts, evenly distributed between both halves, nullified the attempts of Jeremy Trevithick and Edu López, thus ensuring the revalidation of his title in Croatia.
The 18 points earned for second place in Makarska keep Los Leones7s' hopes alive in the fight for the European title. The final series of the Rugby Sevens European Championship will be played from June 27-29 in Hamburg, where Spain will seek the coveted gold medal.
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