Fiji’s Fiery 33-5 Victory Over New Zealand Secures Quarterfinal Spot at HSBC Perth 7s

Fiji’s men’s 7s team put on a dominant performance against New Zealand in the final pool match of the HSBC Perth 7s, securing a 33-5 victory that propelled them into the quarterfinals. The match started with a bang as Fiji’s Ioane Teba quickly opened the scoring with a try, followed by a successful conversion. New Zealand responded swiftly, with Andrew Knewstubb crossing the try line to bring them within striking distance.

As the game neared halftime, Fiji delivered a crucial blow when Joji Nasova powered through the New Zealand defense to score another try. The flawless conversion extended their lead to 14-5 as the teams headed into the break.

In the second half, Fiji maintained their momentum. Pilipo Bukayaro displayed his strength, breaking through multiple New Zealand tackles to score. A well-placed long pass from Terio Tamani found Vuiviawa Naduvalo, who added another try to the scoreboard. Finally, Tamani took center stage with a stunning solo run, securing Fiji’s place in the quarterfinals.

Despite a tough start to the tournament, with a loss to Uruguay (24-17) and a hard-fought win over Kenya (21-14), Fiji showed resilience and skill to top their pool and advance to the next stage. They are set to face off in the quarterfinals at 10:19 PM, looking to continue their strong run in Perth.