Aminiasi Tuimaba on attack for Fiji at the Sydney 7s [Source: World Rugby Sevens]
The Fiji Airways national men’s team is now two games away from winning its first title this season.
This after thrashing Wales 55-0 at the Sydney 7s and qualifying for the semi-final.
Fiji will meet England in the second semi-final at 5:42pm today.
Waisea Nacuqu scored straight after the kickoff with a brilliant individual try to give Fiji a 7-0 lead.
Fiji increased their lead through Aminiasi Tuimaba for a 14-0 scoreline.
Tuimaba scored his second in the corner to give Fiji a comfortable 19-0 lead.
Fiji captain Meli Derenalagi scored under the posts after a brilliant play from Tuimaba to give Fiji a 26-0 lead as Tuwai scored the final try before the breather for a 31-0 scoreline.
Fiji kicked off the second half from where they left in the first half as Napolioni Ratu scored just after 40 seconds to give Fiji a 38-0 lead.
Asaeli Tuivoka came in the second half and made his presence felt after he scored a try in the corner to take the scores to 43-0 before Alasio Naduva made it 50-0 and Livai Ikanikoda scored the final try of the match to take the final scores to 55-0.
After another round of men’s matches, here’s how the @DHLRugby Impact Player Table is shaping up. The young @Blitzboks star Angelo Davids out in front with 37 points.#DHLRugby #DHLImpactPlayer
*Points allocation:
Tackle=1, Line Break=3, Offload=2, Carry=1 pic.twitter.com/efdHbTJdPu— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) February 2, 2020
Fiji Co-Captain Meli Derenalagi says this type of play was something that they had already planned.
“Yeah, first of all, we were preparing for these two tournaments but I thank the boys for their mindset. Putting it on to the game where we left off from last week but we came out here hardly to make the win. ”
The fan support has been huge and has had a very positive impact on the boys’ performance.
Derenalagi has also praised the teamwork.
“It’s just like I have said before, it’s how we know each other it’s like a brotherhood bond where we know what our teammate play like and how he does on the field so it’s like a feel-good for us.”
Meanwhile, England defeated Canada 26-14 to top Pool D and secure a semi-final spot.
In the first semifinal, South Africa will take on USA at 5:20pm.
South Africa was the first team to qualify for the semifinals after they won both their pool matches on Day one.
Blitzboks defeated Samoa 36-0 in their final pool match to top Pool B.
First box ticked but there’s still a huge deal to do. Recovery now the key before the semi final of @Aussie7s against @Eagles7s at 07:20 SA time. Live on @@SuperSportTV pic.twitter.com/IfZgaWXffc
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) February 2, 2020
It is all about the team – @JustinGeduld on their Day One effort in Sydney. pic.twitter.com/sPwRYr6PGQ
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) February 1, 2020
Happiness all around as the #Blitzboks hit theit straps on Day One in Sydney. Coach @renfreddazel applauds the squad’s effort.#BestOfUs pic.twitter.com/z8iy6K3vqS
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) February 1, 2020
USA thumped hosts Australia 43-7 to book a semifinal spot as winners from Pool C.
They’re back to the semis. Check out how @USARugby got it done against Australia athe #HSBC7s in Sydney.#Sydney7s pic.twitter.com/RzUlHTd7LB
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) February 2, 2020
Try of the season? @USARugby score a classic and @SpeedSt11ck is doing silly good things.#DHLRugby #ImpactMoment #Sydney7s pic.twitter.com/HSq4f8mvRH
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) February 2, 2020
BAKER’s BACK TO HIS BEST. You WON’T see a better try than this one.@USARugby score one of the tries of the season through speedman @SpeedSt11ck #DHLRugby #ImpactMoment #Sydney7s pic.twitter.com/bJwmeqMbQk
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) February 2, 2020
The final will take place at 9:56 tonight.
You can watch the Sydney 7s live on FBC TV.
MATCH | TIME | TEAM 1 | SCORE | TEAM 2 | POOL |
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SATURDAY | 1ST FEB 2020 | ||||
M1 | 12:57PM | USA | 32 - 14 | Scotland | Pool C |
M2 | 01:19PM | Australia | 33 - 7 | Japan | Pool C |
M3 | 01:41PM | Argentina | 14 - 52 | South Africa | Pool B |
M4 | 02:03PM | France | 24 - 17 | Samoa | Pool B |
M5 | 02:25PM | Canada | 28 - 19 | Ireland | Pool D |
M6 | 02:47PM | England | 47 - 0 | Spain | Pool D |
M8 | 03:09PM | Fiji | 28 - 14 | Kenya | Pool A |
M8 | 03:31PM | New Zealand | 54 - 5 | Wales | Pool A |
M9 | 06:24PM | USA | 45 - 7 | Japan | Pool C |
M10 | 06:46PM | Australia | 31 - 14 | Scotland | Pool C |
M11 | 07:08PM | Argentina | 28 - 21 | Samoa | Pool B |
M12 | 07:30PM | France | 12 - 24 | South Africa | Pool B |
M13 | 08:05PM | Canada | 12 - 28 | Spain | Pool D |
M14 | 08:35PM | England | 19 - 12 | Ireland | Pool D |
M15 | 09:05PM | Kenya | 21 - 26 | Wales | Pool A |
M16 | 09:33PM | Fiji | 26 -5 | New Zealand | Pool A |
SUNDAY | 2ND FEB 2020 | ||||
M17 | 12:07PM | Scotland | 21- 21 | Japan | Pool C |
M18 | 12:29PM | Australia | 7 - 43 | USA | Pool C |
M19 | 12:51PM | South Africa | 36 - 0 | Samoa | Pool B |
M20 | 01:13PM | France | 5 - 17 | Argentina | Pool B |
M21 | 01:35PM | Ireland | 26 - 10 | Spain | Pool D |
M22 | 01:57PM | England | 26 -14 | Canada | Pool D |
M23 | 02:19PM | Fiji | 55 - 0 | Wales | Pool A |
M24 | 02:41PM | New Zealand | 19 - 5 | Kenya | Pool A |
Knockout Stages | |||||
M25 | 05:20PM | South Africa | 19 - 12 | USA | Cup Semifinal |
M26 | 05:42PM | Fiji | 17 - 14 | England | Cup Semifinal |
M27 | 06:10PM | Kenya | 12 - 19 | Samoa | 15th Place Playoff |
M28 | 06:32PM | Spain | 14 - 7 | Japan | 13th Place Playoff |
M29 | 06:54PM | Wales | 5 - 21 | Scotland | 11th Place Playoff |
M30 | 06:54PM | France | 7 - 0 | Canada | 9th Place Playoff |
M31 | 07:38PM | Argentina | 12 - 21 | Ireland | 7th Place Playoff |
M32 | 08:00PM | New Zealand | 24 - 7 | Australia | 5th Place Playoff |
M33 | 08:59PM | USA | 17 - 10 | England | 3rd Place Playoff |
M34 | 09:56PM | South Africa | 10 - 12 | Fiji | Cup Final |