Fiji through to NY 7s final beating Australia 28-7

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side is through to the Cup final of the HSBC SVNS New York 7s after defeating Australia 28-7 in the first semi-final this morning.

They now have one hand on the World Sevens Series title.

Australia scored the first points of the match through James Turner to lead 7-0, but Fiji responded through Joseva Talacolo and George Bose to lead 14-7 at halftime.

Fiji came out firing in the second half to ensure they got a place in the final.

They managed to score another two tries through Vuiviawa Naduvalo and Kavekini Tanivanuakula to seal a 28-7 win against Australia.

The Cup final is scheduled for 8.41 this morning.

Looking at the other results, New Zealand defeated Great Britain 31-24 in the first 5th-place semi-final, and France thumped Spain 36-5 in the second semi-final

Updates

Kick-off: Australia

0' Mistake from Fiji as they knocked on the ball. Australia's scrum. FJ 0-0 AUS

1' Try to Australia. James Turner. FJ 0-7 AUS

5' Try to Fiji. Jo Talacolo. FJ 7-7 AUS

8' Try to Fiji. George Bose. FJ 14-7 AUS

HT: FJ 14-7 AUS

Second half

Kick-off: Fiji

0' Fiji gets a penalty. Australia caught on overside. FJ 14-7 AUS

2' Try to Viwa Naduvalo. FJ 21-7 AUS

3' Terio gets a penalty for Fiji. FJ 21-7 AUS

6' Try to Fiji.  Kavekini Tanivanuakula. FJ 28-7 AUS