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Fiji to face Kenya in Cup final after thrilling semifinal

Fiji to face Kenya in Cup final after thrilling semifinal

By Meli Tavaga
17/04/2016

"We are expecting an incredibly hard battle against the Kenyan side in the Cup final."

This are the words of Coach Ben Ryan when interviewed by Fijivillage.

Ryan says they had an amazing battle against South Africa and they will continue the momentum when they meet Kenya in the Cup final.

Ryan says there is history to be made now since Fiji has never won a back to back.

Fiji will meet Kenya in the Cup final of the Singapore 7s after defeating South Africa 26-21 in a dramatic semifinal.

Both teams were tied 14 all in the first half with a brilliant defence was shown by both sides.

South African Seabelo Senatla scored their third try in the second half to extend their lead 21-14.

Fiji came back in the last few seconds with an impressive breakthrough by Aminoni Nasilasila, passing the ball to Alivereti Veitokani where he scored the winning to send them through the Cup final.

Fiji will take on Kenya in the Cup final at 11.38 tonight.

Meanwhile, Kenya beat Argentina 15-12 in the second Cup semifinal.

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