Fiji through to the Gold semifinals of the Commonwealth Games 7s after beating Wales

Fiji through to the Gold semifinals of the Commonwealth Games 7s after beating Wales

By Rusiate Baleilevuka
15/04/2018
Eroni Sau in action for Fiji at the Commonwealth Games

The Fiji Men’s National 7s team is through to the semi finals of the Commonwealth Games 7s as they come from behind to beat Wales 21-17 in a hard fought match.

Wales scored first before Vatemo Ravouvou and Josua Vakurinabili replied with a try each and put Fiji in the lead to 14-5 at half time.

Wales were again took their chances as they scored two quick tries in the second half to take the lead to 17-14 in the fifth minute of the second half.

Fiji’s defensive effort manage to get them possession before Semi Kunatani scored the winning try.

New Zealand will play England in the first gold medal semifinal at 1.43pm while Fiji will meet South Africa in the second semi at 2.05 today.

The gold medal final will be played at 5.04 this afternoon.

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