Fiji to face South Africa in Cup Final of Los Angeles 7s at 12:26PM

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7’s team has qualified for the final of the Los Angeles 7’s after thrashing Australia 43-7 in the first Cup semi-final.

You won't see a better pass in your life! @fijirugby's Mocenacagi has just thrown the most incredible no look pass at the #LASevens pic.twitter.com/TgjmxcJzlu

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 1, 2020

It was a one sided affair as Fiji dominated the game and scored a total of seven tries and conceded just one.

"When you win the ball, you can play our Sevens game"@fijirugby's Meli Derenalagi speaking after his side booked their place in the #LASevens Final. pic.twitter.com/qRjL5nvN3x

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 1, 2020

Hard hitting tackles, timely offloads and some quality work at the ruck gave Fiji a lot of possession.

A devastating display 🇫🇯@fijirugby turn on in their style in the semi-final against @Aussie7s , running in seven tries for a 43-7 win.

Next stop: Final 🏉 pic.twitter.com/uCA3mvMYII

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 1, 2020

Vilimoni Botitu and Aminiasi Tuimaba scored two tries each while Jerry Tuwai, Asaeli Tuivuaka and Livai Ikanikoda scored a try each.

Fiji led 19-7 at half-time.

Captain, Meli Derenalagi was yellow carded in the first half for challenging a player in mid-air.

South Africa beat New Zealand 17-0 in the second Cup semifinal.

NZ beat France 29-14 in their quarterfinal while South Africa beat USA 12-10.

The Cup final of the Los Angeles 7s will kick-off at 12.26pm today. Stay with us for updates.

The stage is set for the first semi-finals at #LASevens! 💨@fijirugby v @Aussie7s

Who have you got? pic.twitter.com/BV5BM4Byw9

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 1, 2020

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