The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team has successfully secured a spot in the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town 7s with an impressive 35-5 victory over New Zealand. The match showcased Fiji’s dominance, especially in the first half, where they scored three tries without any response from their opponents. Vuiviwa Naduvalo stood out with two tries, complemented by a try from Pilipo Bukayaro, leaving the score at 21-0 by halftime.
A yellow card to Ilikimi Vunaki momentarily disrupted Fiji’s momentum, enabling New Zealand’s Jayden Keelan to score. However, Fiji quickly regained control as Terio Veilawa delivered two late tries to solidify the win.
Earlier in the tournament, Fiji faced challenges, losing narrowly to South Africa with a score of 24-21 before bouncing back with a close 21-17 win against Great Britain in pool play. Looking ahead, Fiji will take on Argentina tonight at 10:44 PM, while France will compete against South Africa in the other semi-final match. The final is scheduled to begin at 2:43 AM tomorrow, creating a thrilling conclusion to this competitive event.
Fiji’s journey in the tournament reflects their resilience and skill, raising hopes for a strong performance as they aim for a spot in the final.
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