Fijivillage
11 February, 2026, 11:58 pm
Central - 24°C Clouds
11 February, 2026, 11:58 pm Central - 24°C Clouds

Fiji to meet Australia in Singapore 7s cup final after defeating SA 12-10

Fiji to meet Australia in Singapore 7s cup final after defeating SA 12-10

By Rusiate Baleilevuka and Timoci Qaranivalu
29/04/2018
Amenoni Nasilasila and Alasio Naduva

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team has defeated South Africa 12-10 in a mouth watering semifinal clash of the Singapore 7s to book their place in the final tomorrow morning.

It has been described as one of the best match so far in the series with both sides giving their all to fight for the World Sevens Series title.

Both sides received yellow cards to Cecil Africa and Amenoni Nasilasila who were sent out due to tackling the player without the ball and deliberate knock on respectively.

Fiji was trailing 5-10 at half time with a try to Alasio Naduva in the first half while South Africa’s tries came from Werner Kok and Siviwe Soyizwapi.

The national side came back strongly in the second half as they managed to stay composed with their defence and controlled possession.

Their second try came from Eroni Sau who broke the defence of Werner Kok and Selvyn Davids to score beside the upright and making the conversion easier for Nasilasila to put Fiji in the lead.

The last three minutes kept the fans at the edge of their seats as both sides gave everything to try and reach the final.

Fiji will now meet  Australia in the final at 12am tomorrow.

Australia defeated England 15-7 in the second semifinal.


Looking at the standings: 

First scenario

If Fiji wins the Singapore 7s they will take the lead in the World Sevens Series overall standings with 145 points.

If South Africa wins the Bronze, they will move down to second place with 143 points.

Second scenario

If Fiji loses to Australia in the cup final, they will get 142 points.

If South Africa loses to England in the bronze final, they will get 141 points which will see Fiji leading the World Sevens Series Overall Standings.

Third scenario

If Fiji loses the final they will get 142 points.

If South Africa wins the bronze final against England they will get 143 points in the Overall Standings and still maintain their lead.

FEATURE NEWS
Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs
Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Spea...
5 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Watch the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti on fijivillage Straight Talk at 8pm tomorrow
From her dad being diagnosed with cancer when she was 14, to financial struggles at home and rejection at school, get ready to watch and hear the ...
2 hours ago

9 dead, 27 wounded in British Columbia school shooting
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says that at least nine people have been killed in a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British ...
2 hours ago

Traffic diverted via Nadiri Road after partially collapsed road just before Semo Village
The section of road pavement at the Armco crossing has experienced a slip and is currently flooded underneath. The Fiji Roads Authority says their ...
4 hours ago

Leadership Fiji sparks intergenerational talk at Leaders Lounge
Members of the Leadership Fiji alumni gathered to touch base in an informal talanoa session with the theme Leaders Lounge: Alumni Intergenerational ...
4 hours ago

Queens Highway closed as road partially collapses near Semo Village
Queens Highway is closed near Semo Village in Sigatoka as the road is badly damaged and has partially collapsed.People travelling to Nadi or to Suva ...
5 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
5 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
6 days ago

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
6 days ago

TOP