Fiji to meet NZ in HK 7s Semifinal

The Digicel Fiji 7s have entered into a tough semifinal in Hong Kong as they now prepare to meet up with arch rivals New Zealand in the first Cup semifinals.

Fiji beat Kenya by 10 points to nil and New Zealand beat Wales earlier in the first quarterfinals by 26-7 to advance into the semis.

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou is likely to make changes and leading the attack, in the forwards will be captain Marika Vunibaka alongside Setefano Cakau and Mosese Volavola, at halfback will be Emosi Vucago, William Ryder will be at playmaker, Lepani Nabuliwaqa could feature in as rover and Timoci Matanavaou will be on the wing.

The Fiji/New Zealand semifinal kicks off at 8:16pm.

The second Cup semifinal is scheduled for 8:38pm as South Africa edged Australia by 19-14 and will meet Samoa who defeated England 17-12.

The Cup finals kicks off at 10:20pm.