Fiji beats Samoa 19-12 in their first game of Hamilton 7s

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s survived a late scare as they held on to beat Samoa 19-12 in their first pool match of the Hamilton 7s.

Jerry Tuwai, Vilimoni Botitu and Aminiasi Tuimaba scored a try each for Fiji.

Fiji led Samoa 12-7 at the break.

Tuwai’s try has made him the all-time try scorer for Fiji with 126 tries surpassing former Fiji 7s player Nasoni Roko who sits at 125 tries.

World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year
and now @fijirugby's all time top try scorer.

A brilliant moment for the legendary @JerryTuwai as he touches down his 126th try for Fiji.#ImpactMoment #DHLRugby pic.twitter.com/AMwXtfnf0J

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 25, 2020

In another match in pool D, Australia defeated Argentina 38-7.

Meanwhile, Fiji’s second match is against Australia at 6.35 pm today and they’ll play Argentina at 11.57 am tomorrow.

The semi-final will start at 3.20pm tomorrow while the final will start at 7.56pm tomorrow.

"We can achieve our dream. If we work hard and never give up."

Jerry Tuwai speaks after he became @fijirugby's all time top try scorer at the #NZSevens pic.twitter.com/dThHD3CpBY

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 25, 2020