A try to each Elia Canakaivata and Vuiviawa Naduvalu was enough for Fiji to register a 12-5 win against New Zealand in the Oceania 7s.
A try to each Elia Canakaivata and Vuiviawa Naduvalu was enough for Fiji to register a 12-5 win against New Zealand in the Oceania 7s.
The All Blacks started well with a try to Che Clark in the first minute of play.
The All Blacks started well with a try to Che Clark in the first minute of play.
They led 5-0 at the break.
They led 5-0 at the break.
Canakaivata immediately got Fiji back in the game with a try in the 8th minute which was converted well by French-bound Kaminieli Rasaku.
Canakaivata immediately got Fiji back in the game with a try in the 8th minute which was converted well by French-bound Kaminieli Rasaku.
After a series of passes, Fiji got its second through Naduvalo.
After a series of passes, Fiji got its second through Naduvalo.
Rasaku added the extra two points with a successful conversion.
Rasaku added the extra two points with a successful conversion.
Despite the loss, the All Blacks have taken the Oceania 7s title for recording the most wins in the tournament.
Despite the loss, the All Blacks have taken the Oceania 7s title for recording the most wins in the tournament.
NZ wins Oceania 7s despite losing to Fiji
NZ wins Oceania 7s despite losing to Fiji