27 December, 2025, 11:55 pm Central - 23°C Clouds

Fiji through to the final beating Australia 19-12

Fiji through to the final beating Australia 19-12

By Antonio Rahiman
10/04/2022

Vuiviawa Naduvalo continues to shine for the Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team as he scored a try to help beat Australia 19-12 in the cup semi final at the Singapore 7s.

Naduvalo's try in the second half takes his total to 8 tries in the tournament making him the highest try scorer.

Joseva Talacolo was impressive at winning the ball back from the restarts and showed a lot of pace as he ran half the length of the field to score Fiji's first try.

Experienced Australian reps Nick Malouf and Henry Hutchinson got a try each to lock the game at 12-all with 3 minutes remaining on the clock.

Army Captain, Elia Canakaivata who came on in the second half, looked dangerous with his strong direct running everytime he got the ball and scored the third try to secure the win for Fiji.

In the second semi final, New Zealand beat Ireland 22-19.

The final will be played at 11.28pm tonight.

You can catch the live commentary of the cup final on our sister station, Viti FM on 92.2fm, 92.6fm and 92fm.

Fiji
vs
Australia

0-0
Australia kick off
Joseva talacolo opens the scoring for Fiji
5 - 0

Conversion to come. Fiji lead
7-0


7-5
Australia score in the corner

7-10
Henry Hutchison scores Australia's second try

7-10
Conversion to come. Unsuccessful

HALFTIME

7-12


Waisea Nacuqu restarts the second half


Vuiviawa Naduvalo scores in the corner.
12-12

Elia Canakaivata dives over to give Fiji the lead
17-12

Conversion over. Fiji lead
19-12

GAME OVER!! Fiji through to the final

FULL TIME

19-12



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