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Naduva scores a memorable try, Fiji to meet NZ in cup quarters

Naduva scores a memorable try, Fiji to meet NZ in cup quarters

By Naveel Krishant
29/04/2018
Alasio Naduva on attack for Fiji [Photo: Getty]

Alasio Naduva scored a memorable try for the Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team as they beat Spain in their final pool match 33‑5.

Naduva received the ball from Jerry Tuwai from a scrum before hitting a top speed of 36 kilometres per hour as he outpaced the defenders to score.

The national side has also scored more than 4000 tries in the World 7s series.

Fiji will now play New Zealand in the quarter‑final after they topped the pool by winning all three of their pool matches.

Fiji had earlier beaten Japan by 45‑12 while they beat Russia 29‑7.

Fiji plays New Zealand at 4.30pm today.

In other quarter‑finals, South Africa plays Kenya, Australia will play Spain while England takes on Samoa.

The semifinal will start at 8.50 tonight while the final will be held at 12am tomorrow.

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