Jerry Tuwai
The Fiji Airways men’s 7s side defeated USA 24-14 to finish in third place at the Vancouver tournament.
Alasio Naduva and Terio Tamani scored Fiji’s first two tries to put them 12-7 at the break.
Kevon Williams scored for the USA.
Josua Vakurunabili was given a yellow card in the second spell for a dangerous tackle.
The USA regrouped which saw speedster Carlin Isles ran over the try line to add their second try before Vilimoni
Botitu scored the final try for Fiji to seal the victory.
Here we go the bronze medal final
It’s @fijirugby v @USARugby #Canada7s pic.twitter.com/F8Kp5ID0Yy
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 11, 2019
The South Africa men’s 7s side has been crowned the winner of the Vancouver 7s tournament.
Winning interview: @Blitzboks captain @snymanphilip gave us his thoughts after his side won their first HSBC Canada Sevens title #Canada7s pic.twitter.com/TepHB1GiPk
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 11, 2019
Congratulations to @Blitzboks‘ Selvyn Davids who was your @HSBC_Sport Player of the Final at the #HSBC7s in Vancouver#Canada7s pic.twitter.com/66wZeStScN
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 11, 2019
Trophy Lift: @Blitzboks are your HSBC Canada Sevens champions #HSBC7s #Canada7spic.twitter.com/4oXkHiOG04
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 11, 2019
This after the side defeated an improved French side 21-12 in the cup final a while ago.
This is why we love the sport. Respect after a brilliant cup final between @FFRugby and @Blitzboks #Canada7s pic.twitter.com/dpndXJPAbN
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 11, 2019
Meanwhile, New Zealand beat England 26-19 to finish fifth in the tournament.
Australia defeated Canada 33-21 to win the Challenge Trophy final.
You can watch the match live on FBC Sports.
| MATCH | TIME | TEAM 1 | SCORE | TEAM 2 | POOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 05:08AM | England | 21 - 7 | Scotland | Pool D |
| M2 | 05:30AM | Argentina | 24 - 7 | Japan | Pool D |
| M3 | 05:52AM | Australia | 17 - 14 | Spain | Pool C |
| M4 | 06:14AM | New Zealand | 45 - 7 | France | Pool C |
| M5 | 06:39AM | Fiji | 36 - 12 | Kenya | Pool B |
| M6 | 07:01AM | Samoa | 38 - 7 | Canada | Pool B |
| M8 | 07:23AM | South Africa | 43 - 0 | Chile | Pool A |
| M8 | 07:45AM | USA | 38 - 14 | Wales | Pool A |
| M9 | 08:37AM | England | 19 - 7 | Japan | Pool D |
| M10 | 08:59AM | Argentina | 31 - 14 | Scotland | Pool D |
| M11 | 09:21AM | Australia | 17 - 21 | France | Pool C |
| M12 | 09:43AM | New Zealand | 24 - 26 | Spain | Pool C |
| M13 | 10:08AM | Fiji | 19 - 26 | Canada | Pool B |
| M14 | 10:30AM | Samoa | 35 - 12 | Kenya | Pool B |
| M15 | 10:52AM | South Africa | 19 - 10 | Wales | Pool A |
| M16 | 11:14AM | USA | 33 - 19 | Chile | Pool A |
| M17 | 12:09AM | Scotland | 29 - 7 | Japan | Pool D |
| M18 | 12:31AM | Argentina | 14 - 33 | England | Pool D |
| M19 | 12:53AM | Spain | 10 - 26 | France | Pool C |
| M20 | 13:15PM | New Zealand | 36 - 12 | Australia | Pool C |
| M21 | 13:40PM | Kenya | 21 - 36 | Canada | Pool B |
| M22 | 14:02PM | Samoa | 17 - 31 | Fiji | Pool B |
| M23 | 14:24PM | Chile | 12 - 19 | Wales | Pool A |
| M24 | 14:46AM | USA | 7 - 19 | South Africa | Pool A |
| MONDAY MARCH 11 | |||||
| M25 | 04:30AM | Wales | 35 - 0 | Japan | CTQF |
| M26 | 04:52AM | Australia | 47 - 7 | Kenya | CTQF |
| M27 | 05:14AM | Scotland | 25 - 5 | Chile | CTQF |
| M28 | 05:36AM | Canada | 33 - 7 | Spain | CTQF |
| M29 | 06:08AM | South Africa | 33 - 12 | Argentina | Cup QF1 |
| M30 | 06:30AM | New Zealand | 21 - 22 | Fiji | Cup QF2 |
| M31 | 06:52AM | England | 19 - 21 | USA | Cup QF3 |
| M32 | 07:14AM | Samoa | 12 - 35 | France | Cup QF4 |
| M33 | 07:46AM | Japan | 22 - 14 | Kenya | 13th Place SF |
| M34 | 08:08AM | Chile | 5 - 26 | Spain | 13th Place SF |
| M35 | 08:30AM | Wales | 22 - 33 | Australia | CT SF |
| M36 | 08:52AM | Scotland | 14 - 19 | Canada | CT SF |
| M37 | 09:24AM | Argentina | 21 - 26 | New Zealand | 5th Place SF |
| M38 | 09:46AM | England | 33 - 14 | Samoa | 5th Place SF |
| M39 | 10:08AM | South Africa | 31 - 12 | Fiji | Cup SF |
| M40 | 10:30AM | USA | 5 - 33 | France | Cup SF |
| M41 | 11:12AM | Japan | 10 - 15 | Spain | 13th Place Play-off |
| M42 | 11:37AM | Australia | 35 - 21 | Canada | CT Final |
| M43 | 12:07AM | New Zealand | 26 - 19 | England | 5th Place Play-off |
| M44 | 12:52PM | Fiji | 24 - 14 | USA | Bronze Final |
| M45 | 13:19PM | South Africa | 21 - 12 | France | Cup Final |
