Fiji's men's rugby sevens team has made a remarkable comeback, climbing to the top of the standings after a thrilling victory in Singapore. The team's captain, Jeremaia Matana, praised his players' determination, stating, 'In these kind of games, some people give up, but I'm proud of the boys for their hard work and maintaining the pace.'
Fiji's journey to the top began in Dubai and Cape Town, where they secured third place by defeating France. However, they faced a challenging start in Singapore, trailing 12-0 at halftime due to tries by Jordan Sepho and Paulin Riva. But the Fijians fought back with three converted tries in the second half, securing a 21-12 win and their second consecutive victory in Singapore.
This win propels Fiji to the top of the men's standings with 58 points, four points ahead of New Zealand. The All Blacks Sevens, led by Michael Manson, claimed third place with a late try, edging past South Africa in the bronze medal match. Meanwhile, New Zealand's women's team dominated Australia, running in six tries for a gold medal victory.
The Black Ferns Sevens, aiming to avenge their loss in Cape Town, surged to a 24-0 halftime lead with tries from Jorja Miller, Jazmin Felix-Hotham, and Mahina Paul. Canada secured third place in the women's tournament with an extra-time try, defeating the United States. The teams now head to Australia for the next event in Perth, where the series will continue.
