The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team are a win away from the semi-final of the HSBC Sydney 7s after beating series leaders New Zealand 26-5 in their second pool match.
Two tries from Aminiasi Tuimaba and a try from Sevuloni Mocenacagi saw Fiji lead 21-0 at the break.
Regan Ware scored early in the second half to bring New Zealand back in the match but a late try from Waisea Nacuqu secured the win.
Coach Gareth Baber says the players love playing against New Zealand and the match was like a final itself.
Fiji now needs a win against Wales in their last pool match today to qualify for the semi-final.
Fiji play Wales at 2.19pm today.
The semi-final will start at 5.20pm today while the final is at 9.56pm.
| PLAY BY PLAY |
Fiji |
26-5 |
New Zealand |
| TIME | ||
| Fiji Kicks off | '1 | |
| Tuimaba scores under the post | '2 | |
| Mocenagi scores the second try for Fiji | '4 | |
| Tuimaba scores his second try in the first half | '6 | |
| HALFTIME |
| TIME | ||
| '8 | Regan Ware scored early in the second half to bring New Zealand | |
| Waisea Nacuqu secured the win | '11 | |
| FULLTIME |
