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.
Beautiful passing. Exceptional step off the left to finish. Great try for @Blitzboks at the #USA7s pic.twitter.com/IVVbB2Kkd4
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 3, 2019
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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.
It’s the 5th place semi-final between @fijirugby and @Blitzboks. Plenty to play for with valuable series points up for grabs with #Tokyo2020 qualification spots on the line #HSBC7s pic.twitter.com/eYQhqzrbX8
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 3, 2019
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.
It’s safe to say the home crowd enjoyed that win #USA7s pic.twitter.com/ILU8obEHwA
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 3, 2019
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.
FT: @EnglandRugby move on to the 5th place final after beating Australia 33 -14 #USA7s pic.twitter.com/HiTxuEApR3
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 3, 2019
The Cup final will be played at 12.30pm.
You can watch the final day of the Las Vegas 7s live on FBC TV.
This is a weird and wonderful game. Something you’d only find at the #USA7s in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/TecX4EOScm
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 3, 2019
The party is well and truly alive here at the #USA7s pic.twitter.com/U2BgnBNIHk
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 3, 2019