Fiji one step closer to taking the series after ousting USA in the semis

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Team will now take on Australia in the final of the London 7s at 4.57am today.

Fiji defeated USA 17-10 in their semi-final match

Fiji replied with a try scored through Aminiasi Tuimaba following a rhythm of passes by the team.

Fiji led 7-5 at halftime.

Meli Derenalagi made the opening try of the second half before USA responded with another try.

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— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) May 26, 2019

It was Josua Vakurunabili who sealed Fiji's win when he scored a try in the dying seconds of the game.

A win for Fiji in the final will also see them lead the series standings.

Meanwhile in the first semi-final, Australia defeated France 31-24.

What did we just see?

Henry Hutchison beats EVERYONE to score an unbelievable try at the #London7s

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— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) May 26, 2019

In other matches New Zealand beat South Africa 21-17 in the 5th place semi-final while Ireland defeated Canada 33-14 in the second  5th place semi-final.

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