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Fiji Babas crowned new Yalovata 7s champions after 15-12 win over BLK Lavidi Brothers in the final

Fiji Babas crowned new Yalovata 7s champions after 15-12 win over BLK Lavidi Brothers in the final

By Mosese Raqio
13/01/2024
Source: Fiji Rugby

The Fiji Babas have been crowned as the new champions of the Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s after beating BLK Lavidi 15-12 in the cup final this afternoon.

BLK Lavidi Brothers scored an unconverted try to take an early 5-0 lead in the first half.

The Fiji Babas scored an unconverted try two minutes later to level the score at 5-all.

The Fiji Babas scored their second try at the stroke of halftime with the conversion missing to gain the lead 10-5.

The Babas started the second half well with another unconverted try to extend their lead to 15-5.

BLK Lavidi Brothers replied with a converted try 3 minutes later to close the gap to 15-12.

The Fiji Babas defence was well disciplined in the final minutes of the game as the BLK Lavidi Brothers tried to steal a late win.

Meanwhile in the Under 21s division Cup Final, Village boys beat Birdland Brothers 10-0.

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