Fiji defend Gold Coast crown

Published: Sunday, 14. October, 2012 in category Southern Hemisphere

Fiji defeated New Zealand 32-14 in the Cup final of the Gold Coast Sevens to successfully defend their title and claim the first Cup of the World Series.

In a repeat of the 2011 final Fiji once again proved too strong for the All Black Sevens at Skilled Park with Ratu Raitini scoring an impressive hat-trick and Joji Raqamate crossing twice in front of a packed crowd at Skilled Park.

The victory means Fiji collect 22 series points to sit top of the standings, ahead of New Zealand (19) and South Africa (17) who beat Kenya (15) in the third place play-off.

Earlier, Argentina scored two first half tries through Nicolas Bruzzone and Fernando Luna to beat France 14-7 and win the Plate, whilst Spain avenged a pool defeat to England to lift the Bowl and hat-tricks from Michael Fedo and James Fleming helped Scotland to the Shield.

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