The Fiji 7s team after winning the Cape Town 7s title

The Fiji Airways men’s 7s side has been crowned the champions of the Cape Town tournament beating USA 29-15 in the final.

Fiji led in a one-sided final by 17-nil at half time with a try each to skipper Kailone Nasoko, Vilimoni Botitu and Sevuloni Mocenacagi.

RE:LIVE: Classic try from @fijirugby! They go from deep and it’s their captain Kalione Nasoko who touches down and seals their first EVER #CapeTown7s tournament win pic.twitter.com/HStauapexn

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

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Nosko and Botitu scored a try each too in the second half as Fiji had raced away to lead 22-nil before USA staged a fight-back.

The Winning Feeling |@fijirugby #CapeTown7s pic.twitter.com/oZsOjUltEV

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

It’s after 13 years the national team won a title in South African.

Cape Town Champions pic.twitter.com/YV5ZyKq7a7

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

Coach Gareth Baber says Fiji bounced back in style after finishing fifth in Dubai last weekend.

“It’s been a long time coming here for the Fijians and to win in Cape Town. We were disappointed last week that we didn’t managed to perform to the levels that we have done this week and that’s what makes me most proud that this boys have done everything for families back home and obviously for Fiji and the lord as well.”

REACTION: Hear from Fiji head coach Gareth Baber after his side notched up their first win of the #HSBC7s 2019 world series pic.twitter.com/3hvfpEbn1v

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

Player of the final Vilimoni Botitu who made his debut in Dubai last weekend thanked the players and the officials for supporting him through-out the tournament.

Hear from the @HSBC_Sport Player of the Final at the #CapeTown7s, Vilimoni Botitu pic.twitter.com/NBKocgivrt

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

“I thank the management for being here with me and also the players who have taught me everything which made me to achieve this award today.”

Botitu for @fijirugby #CapeTown7s pic.twitter.com/gSCatjl6X6

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

Fiji earlier defeated South Africa 17-12 in the semi-final.

HIGHLIGHTS: Fiji put on clinical display to win big at the #CapeTown7s pic.twitter.com/iNY2cIIYk6

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

Your @DHLRugby Impact Player for the #CapeTown7s is Samoa’s Alamanda Motuga with some huge stats! #DHLImpactPlayer pic.twitter.com/vyb2OogjEQ

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 9, 2018

The @HSBC_Sport Dream Team for the #CapeTown7s

Kalione Nasoko