Fiji set for history as men’s 7s face South Africa in Perth cup final

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Action from the Fiji – New Zealand semifinal – ANASILINI NATOGA

The Fiji Airways Fiji men’s 7s team will take on South Africa Blitzboks in the Cup final of the Perth 7s tonight at 9.04pm, with history firmly within reach.

Coached by Osea Kolinisau, Fiji powered into the final with a dominant 35–0 victory over New Zealand in the first Cup semi-final, delivering a statement performance on the big stage.

South Africa secured their place in the decider after overcoming the home side Australia 28–12 in the second semi-final.

The two finalists have already crossed paths in Pool A earlier in the tournament, where Fiji edged the Blitzboks 20–14 in a tightly contested encounter.

That result gives Fiji confidence heading into the final, but the stakes are now much higher.

With momentum on their side, the big question is whether Fiji’s gladiators can repeat the feat, go back-to-back, and make history by becoming the f