Fiji advances to Cup semis

Fiji will meet New Zealand at 8:28 tonight in the semifinals of the Hong Kong sevens after beating a young spirited Australian side in the quarters 29-5.

Samisoni Viriviri, Captain Nemani Nagusa and Jasa Veremalua scored for Fiji to lead 17-0 at half time.

Sakiusa Gavidi registered his first points in the World Series after slicing through two defenders to score Fiji’s fourth try before Jone Vota sealed the game for Fiji with another try.

Ilai Tinai was the star for Fiji as he orchestrated play well while Donasio Ratubuli had a sound game at rover.

In the last semifinal Fiji born Luke Masirewa rescued New Zealand with a last minute try as they beat a gutsy and experienced Samoa side 21-14.

In other quarterfinal results, Wales defeated Canada 28-14, Kenya beat Portugal 15-12 after kicking a penalty goal on the stroke of full time.

The first Cup semifinal will kick off at 8:06pm between Wales and Kenya and the Cup final will be at 11pm.


Story by: Akuila Cama