The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7's team defeated Kenya 22-5 in their first pool match of the Hong Kong 7s last night.
Aminiasi Tuimaba scored the first try in the second minute and soon after Vilimoni Botitu crossed over for their second try to extend their lead by 10-0.
Fiji continued to dominate in attack and defence which later saw Jerry Tuwai scoring their third try in the game.
Fiji led 17‑0 at halftime.
The lead did not deter the Kenyans as they continued to provide the challenge in the second half where they scored their only try of the match.
Alasio Naduva crossed the try line just before the hooter to seal the win for Fiji.
RE:LIVE: The most @fijirugby try EVER... Just magnificent #HK7s#DHLRugby pic.twitter.com/T7N2g2vAP0
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 5, 2019
In other matches, Samoa beat Scotland 17‑7,South Africa defeated Japan 22‑7, England beat Wales 36‑19, USA defeated Spain 36‑7 and New Zealand thrashed Australia 40-19.
New Zealand and Australia join together in solidarity at the #HK7s, as a mark of respect and rememberance to those who lost their lives in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March. pic.twitter.com/7XoVBBKg9Y
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 5, 2019
SWS 3 - A tight battle comes to an end as England 🌹 take the 36-19 win over Wales.@EnglandRugby 36-19 @WelshRugbyUnion#hk7s #wheretheworldcomestoplay pic.twitter.com/oePTYvPtGB
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 5, 2019
SWS 4 - Convincing Win for @USARugby !@USARugby 36-7 @ferugby#hk7s #wheretheworldcomestoplayc pic.twitter.com/jLyvNzyeQg
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 5, 2019
SWS 5 - The #AllBlacks7s proved too strong to Australia to claim a 40-19 win.@AllBlacks7s 40-19 @Aussie7s#hk7s #wheretheworldcomestoplay #AllBlacks7s pic.twitter.com/qtB5BDpbF8
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 5, 2019
Fiji will now take on Australia at 5.13pm today and play their final pool match against New Zealand at 8.55pm tonight.
The Cup quarterfinals will start at 2.58pm tomorrow, Cup semifinals start at 7.41pm while the Cup final is at 11pm tomorrow.
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