The Fijiana 7s side produced a dominant performance in the second half to beat Russia 38-19 in their opening match of the Cape Town 7s.

Fiji enjoyed a dream start against Russia, scoring with just 20 seconds played through Roela Radiniyavuni.

A great hand-off from Fijiana captain Raijieli Daveua saw her extend the lead to 12-0, but Russia came storming back with three tries to lead 19-12 at half-time.

The @DHLRugby Impact Player table after one round of women’s matches at the #CapeTown7s pic.twitter.com/xjMK9655mL

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 13, 2019

The second half was all Fiji, though, with their physicality resulting in a four-try blitz with Daveua scoring her second and Tokasa Seniyasi grabbing tries in the 38-19 win.

The Fijiana will now take on the Black Ferns  at 9.35 tonight in their next pool match before they face South Africa at 3.03am tomorrow in their final pool match.

Come to the sevens. You will have fun, we promise.#CapeTown7s #HSBC7s pic.twitter.com/tFvKN9bNgn

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 13, 2019