The Fiji Airways men’s sevens team narrowly lost a thrilling Cup final, falling 21–19 to South Africa during the Perth Sevens. The match took place at HBF Park and showcased an exhilarating display of rugby, with both teams exchanging tries in a fast-paced contest.
Fiji’s scoring was ignited by Viwa Naduvalo, followed by quick tries from Captain Jeremaia Matana and Terio Veilawa. The opening half saw South Africa leading 14–12, thanks to two tries from Ryan Oosthuizen and another from Sebastiaan Jobb. The conversions by Ricardo Duarttee were pivotal in the tightly contested finish.
In the final moments, Fiji pressed hard, maintaining a close scoreline but ultimately couldn’t secure the win as South Africa managed to hold on for a narrow victory. Despite not clinching the cup, Fiji’s impressive performance throughout the tournament attests to their resilience and consistency on the HSBC Sevens World Series circuit. Their journey to the final in Perth signifies a strong showing, keeping hopes alive for future competitions.
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