Sevens

Fiji to meet England in 5th place final

March 4, 2019 11:01 am

Jerry Tuwai on attack for the Fiji 7s team [Source: World Rugby]

The Fiji Airways men’s 7s side faces England in the fifth final at the Las Vegas tournament today.

Fiji defeated South Africa 14-12 in the semi-final while England beat Australia 33-14.

Josua Vakurunabili and Kalione Nasoko scored two tries in the first half as Fiji led 14-5 at the breather.

It was a tight second half as South Africa managed to narrow the gap 14-12.

Fiji 7s star half-back Jerry Tuwai was again the savior, winning the ball for the national team from a ruck in the last minute.

Fiji and England last played in the Sydney 7s where the English side defeated the Fijians 19-17 in the bronze play-off.

Meanwhile, in the Cup semifinals, New Zealand plays defending champions and host USA at 9.12am while Samoa plays Argentina at 9.34am.

Fiji will meet England at 11.35am.

The Cup final will be played at 12.30pm.

You can watch the final day of the Las Vegas 7s live on FBC TV.