Fiji wins first ever Dubai title

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has created history after winning their first Dubai 7s title, beating South Africa 29-17 this morning.

This is after Fiji won the Dubai title after 14 years since the inception of the tournament in the World 7s series.

Coach Ben Ryan says this is a start of a new journey for them.

Captain and key player Osea Kolinisau says the victory was through team work.

Fiji scored five tries and dominated the first half as they led 19-nil at half time.

Fiji's tries came from Samisoni Viriviri, Emosi Mulevoro, Leo Naikasau while Benito Masilevu scored two tries.

Lanky forward Pio Tuwai and Semi Kunatani exploited the high kick offs in retaining possession.

South Africa fought back in the second half scoring three tries as Jona Tuitoga was shown a yellow card with three minutes from full time.

Fiji is now second on the IRB World Sevens Series with 35 points, New Zealand still leads with 39 points while South Africa is on third position with 34 points.

Earlier on in the semifinals Fiji hammered New Zealand 44-nil in a record breaking performance.

Fiji scored eight tries and never look back in the match as they dominated every aspect of the game and recorded their biggest ever scoreline over the All Black 7s.

Fiji led 29-nil at halftime.

New Zealand finished third beating England 17-14 in third place play-off.

Story by: Aliki Bia