Fiji 7s team captain Paula Dranisinukula on attack [Source: World Rugby Sevens]

The Fiji Airways 7s side’s hope for a back to back title was severed after they lost to South Africa 20-19 in an enthralling Singapore cup final.

Fiji scored three tries in the first half to lead the Blitzbokke 19-0 at the half-time mark.

The South Africa 7s side came from behind in the second spell scoring three tries to narrow the point difference between the two teams 17-19.

One of the #HSBC7s greatest traditions. ?@fijirugby #Singapore7s pic.twitter.com/pMYIM1AEaa

— HSBC Sport (@HSBC_Sport) April 14, 2019

A final drop goal from South Africa in the last minute of the second half puts them ahead of Fiji 20-19.

Bench go crazy as @Blitzboks complete incredible cup final comeback to win the #Singapore7s pic.twitter.com/LPCEk5J6VU

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019

It’s cup final time at the #Singapore7s. @Blitzboks v @fijirugby, who will take the title?

? https://t.co/OryrUJASv4 pic.twitter.com/czWHzUQSdH

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019

What a comeback. What a final.@Blitzboks #Singapore7s ??? pic.twitter.com/UTAjeS9j0i

— HSBC Sport (@HSBC_Sport) April 14, 2019

Meanwhile, England defeated USA 21-7 in the Bronze medal final.

We’re live for @USARugby v @EnglandRugby. Valuable series points on offer as top 4 series teams gain automatic qualification to #Tokyo202

? https://t.co/OryrUJASv4 pic.twitter.com/rQNxKWJdAt

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019

Meanwhile, Fiji remains in second place of the World Series standings with 142, three points behind USA who is leading with 145 points.

New Zealand is third in the table standing with 130 points followed by South Africa with 121 points.

The next tournament will be held in London on the 25th and the 26th of next month.