Update: 8:03PM THE Vodafone Fiji side won the third place at the Sydney Sevens in Australia after defeating South Africa 26-12.

Fiji led 21-0 at half time with converted tries to Jerry Tuwai and two to captain Osea Kolinisau.

South Africa bounced back in the second half with two tries, one of which was unconverted, to close the gap.

But Savenaca Rawaca crossed over for a try for a 26-12 lead until the final hooter.