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Fiji 7s team fall to South Africa 12-10 in final match of the Oktoberfest 7s

Fiji 7s team fall to South Africa 12-10 in final match of the Oktoberfest 7s

By Navitalai Naivalurua
23/09/2019
[Photo:Oktoberfest 7s]

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team lost to South Africa 12-10 in the final of the Oktoberfest 7s tournament in Germany this morning.

Fiji’s tries came from Apenisa Cakaubalavu and Vuniona Vuki.

Fiji was leading South Africa 10-5 in the first half.

South Africa’s try came from Kurt‑Lee Arendse and a last-minute try from captain Siviwe Soyizwapi sealed the victory for the Boks.

Fiji defeated New Zealand in the semi-final 14‑12 to force their way into the final.

Meanwhile, South Africa defeated Germany in their semi-final 31‑17.

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