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Winner takes all in New York 7s final

Akuila Cama Deputy News Manager [email protected]

March 16, 2026 6:34 am

The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s side defeated Australia 28-7 in the semifinal of the HSBS SVBS New York 7s and has the chance to win the Series title.

Fiji will play in the final at 8:41 this morning against South Africa, and you can watch it live on FBC TV.

Whoever wins the final will also take home the World Series title.

Australia scored first in the match, but Fiji came back to score four converted tries.

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Joseva Talacolo and George Bose managed to cross for Fiji in the first half.

Second-half tries were scored by Viwa Naduvalo and Kavekini Tanivanuakula.

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