The Brazil supporters remained loud throughout the game, bringing a positive and fun attitude even in defeat.

Nadia is from one of the smallest states in Brazil and relocated to England three years ago.

"It doesn't matter which part of Brazil you are from, and it is huge, but it feels like one, there was no way I couldn't be here as I had to support the team," she told BBC Sport.

"Brazil qualifying for the World Cup has been huge for the country to show how much you can do. This can get more funding, support and people playing."

Fabiano, who was a number eight in his youth, travelled all the way from Sao Paulo for the game with his son Fergus and daughter Bella.

Brazil's women's sevens team have qualified for the past three Olympics and finished ninth in the recent World Series.

"Since the Rio Olympics the sport has grown. We liked that it was fast," he told BBC Sport.

"I heard the women's team warmed up with music and samba while training. It brings happiness to the game, that's why we like it.

"Brazil has the potential to really like XVs, it is a team game like football. We like ball!"

Brazil now face France, who defeated Italy in their opening game, in Exeter next Saturday.

Les Bleues, ranked fourth in the world, are contenders to win the tournament and will be a big step up in competition.

"I think we can improve a lot playing more teams at this level," added Kochhann. "For the next game, I think we can improve step by step and finish our participation here in the best place that we can be."

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