The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s men’s team dedicated their France Sevens tournament win all Fijians around the globe.

“To all the Fijians around the globe, this win is for you,” said captain, Tevita Daugunu.

“Teamwork in defence and attack was what this victory was built on.”

“We kept the ball well and stuck to our game plan.”

Key playmaker, Waisea Nacuqu, was named the HSBC player of the final.

The Fijians proved too strong for Ireland winning 29–17 in the Cup final.

“Ireland played well, but we worked hard,” Nacuqu said.

Fiji got off to a flying start when they scored a try after 40 seconds via Dagunu and Napolioni Bolaca converted to put them 7-0 ahead.

Ireland showed great character and levelled the score at 7–7 when Terry Kennedy set-up Jordan Conroy for a try and Mark Roche converted.

Kennedy then showed excellent awareness to score his side’s second try and, although it was not converted, they were up 12–7.

However, Bolaca’s try, converted by Waisea Nacuqu, made it 14–12 to Fiji at halftime.

Two minutes into the second half Josua Vakurunabili scored Fiji’s third try and when Elia Canakaivata added their fourth they were 24-12 up with four minutes left.

Kaminieli Rasaku’s try made it a 17 point lead before a late Conroy try for Ireland finished things off 29–17.

In the Cup semifinal, Fiji beat Samoa 28–7.

Josua Vakurinabili, Kaminieli Rasaku and Nacuqu are shortlisted for the France Sevens Dream Team.

Meanwhile, in the women’s competition, the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side won the bronze medal after beating Ireland 26–10 while New Zealand won the gold medal beating Australia 21–14 in the Cup final.

This weekend is the London 7s.

London pool Fiji are in Pool A with USA, Spain and Wales.
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