NETHERLANDS were denied an historic win over Samoa as Ana-Lise Sio’s last gasp try broke Dutch hearts.
Linneke Gevers put Netherlands ahead with an early try and their lead was increased to eight points when Pleuni Kievit slotted a penalty.
Cassie Siataga hit back with her own three-pointer before Sio’s dramatic unconverted score meant they shared the spoils at 8-8.
Title favourites Fiji dominated Hong Kong China to record a 38-3 triumph.
Fiji took the lead in the opening minute through Anasimeci Korovata with Kolora Lomani quickly adding a second try.
Hoi Ching Fung hit back with a penalty but that was the sole occasion Hong Kong managed to score points.
Karalaini Naisewa grabbed a try-double followed over by Repeka Tove and Sulita Waisega to seal a comfortable victory.
Clara Piquero scored a hat-trick as Spain thrashed Madagascar 83-0. Nadina Cisa crossed for a brace with further tries scored by, Carmen Perez, Amalia Argudo, Carmen Castellucci, Claudia Pena, Anne Fernandez, Maria Mallen and Maria Calvo.
