Fiji vs NZ quarterfinal clash could happen if either teams drop points in pool stages

A Fiji-New Zealand quarter-final clash is on the cards for the Las Vegas 7s if either of the teams drops points in the pool matches.

Fiji is in Pool A with Kenya, Russia and France while New Zealand is in Pool D with Argentina, Scotland and Uruguay.

Should Fiji win all it’s group matches and New Zealand lose one of its matches, a Fiji and New Zealand clash in the quarters will become a reality.

If both teams win all their pool matches, Fiji and New Zealand can face each other in the Cup final should they win all the elimination matches.

Fiji edged New Zealand 14-12 in a brutal Cup semi-final clash in the Hamilton 7's last month.

Barring any upsets, Fiji may face teams like South Africa, USA, Australia or England in the Cup semis.

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach, Gareth Baber says they are well versed with the expectations of the Fijian fans and will aim to deliver consistent performance.

Fiji is currently in third place in the overall series standings with 62 points.

South Africa is leading with 77 points, New Zealand is in second place with 69 points while Australia is in fourth place with 60 points.

Fiji will play Russia in their first pool match of the Las Vegas 7s at 12.06pm tomorrow and we take on France at 3.07pm, Fiji then play their final pool match against Kenya at 8.36am Sunday.

The Cup quarters start at 1.26pm this Sunday, the Cup semis will be held at 9.12am next Monday while the Cup final will kick off at 12.30pm Monday.