The Fiji Airways men’s 7s team has successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the Perth Sevens after securing victories in their initial pool matches. In their opening game, Fiji demonstrated their dominance by defeating Argentina with a score of 26–10. The following match saw them face Spain, where Fiji narrowly triumphed with a 26–24 victory, solidifying their place in the semi-finals scheduled for tomorrow.
Kavekini Tanivanuakula emerged as a standout player against Spain, scoring two crucial tries after being substituted into the game in the second half. The match was intense and closely fought; Spain made an early impact by scoring within the first minute and extending their lead when Fiji’s Joseva Talacolo received a yellow card for a deliberate knockdown. This moment allowed Jeremy Trevithick to score during the brief period Fiji was down to six players.
Fiji responded proactively with tries from Sevuloni Mocenacagi and Viwa Naduvalo, yet a mistake just before halftime enabled Spain to head into the break with a 19–14 advantage. However, Tanivanuakula leveled the score with an impressive 80-metre run, and despite a late Spanish try at full time, a missed conversion attempt ensured Fiji’s narrow victory at 26–24.
With this win, the Fiji men’s 7s team showcases their resilience and determination, proving once again why they are regarded as one of the formidable teams in rugby sevens. The upcoming semi-finals promise to be an exciting challenge as Fiji aims to continue their impressive performance.