The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team has finished in 6th place at the Las Vegas 7s after losing to England 19-15 in the 5th place final.
England’s Will Muir scored the first try in the match two minutes into the game.
Jerry Tuwai replied with a try in the corner before Alasio Naduva crossed for Fiji’s second try to put them in the lead 10-7.
There were times when Captain Kalione Nasoko was struggling with handling errors in the first half.
Meli Derenalagi was yellow carded for a high tackle just before halftime.
Who's gonna take it? It's @EnglandRugby against @fijirugby in the 5th place final. 13 series points on the line #USA7s
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 3, 2019
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Fiji was leading 10-7 at halftime.
Terio Tamani crossed over for Fiji’s third try and England quickly responded with a try of their own bringing the score to 15-14.
England shocked Fiji with a final try a few seconds after full time.
USA successfully defended their Las Vegas title after thrashing Samoa in the Cup Final 27-0.
New Zealand beat Argentina 26-19 in the Bronze Final.
The Americans now lead the HSBC 7s table with 98 points, New Zealand is in second place 93 points while Fiji is third with 84 points.
The next stop is Vancouver 7s this weekend.
Fiji is the defending champion.
We are currently awaiting the Vancouver 7s pool draw.
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