England's Heather Fisher tries to drive through the Fiji defence at the Hamilton 7s [Source: World Rugby 7s]

The Fijiana has started their Hamilton 7s campaign on a winning note after beating England 26-19 in their first pool match.

England started strongly with a try in the first minute.

The Fijiana hit back straight after through a set piece that saw winger Ana Maria Naimasi sprinting away to score between the sticks for a 7-5 lead to Fiji.

Asinate Savu buldozed her way through the England defense to touch down for the Fijiana’s second try after some offloads between her and halfback Tokasa Seniyasi.

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Seniyasi than teamed up with Vasiti Solikoviti and Rusila Nagasau before sending captain Raijieli Daveua over for the tea,’s third try as Fiji led 19-5 at half time.

After the first round of matches for the women’s teams, It’s @fijirugby‘s Tokasa Seniyasi who leads the @DHLRugby Impact Player table with 18 points.#NZSevens #DHLImpactPlayer

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20-year-old Seniyasi scored Fiji’s fourth try early in the second spell before England pulled one back as the national team lead 26-12 with three minutes to play.

England then scored another try with a minute and a half remaining but Fiji’s defense stood tall in the end with a 26-19.

The Fijiana will play China at 3:36pm today in their second pool match.