The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team is heading into the next leg of the HSBC SVNS World Series this weekend in a tight title race with South Africa as the competition moves to a new venue in the United States.
New York City is the first city on the Eastern seaboard to host a sevens series.
The men’s competition has developed into a two-horse race following a dramatic collapse by the New Zealand 7s team in Vancouver.
The result has opened up a 16-point gap between Fiji, South Africa and the rest of the chasing pack.
The Blitzboks have surged back into contention after winning tournaments in Cape Town, Perth and Vancouver, carrying strong momentum into this weekend.
However, Fiji remain the only team this season to finish in the top positions at every leg of the competition.
The side has claimed one gold medal in Singapore, along with a silver in Perth and bronze medals in Dubai, Cape Town and Vancouver, keeping them firmly in contention for the overall title as the series enters its final stages.
Source: Rugbypass
