London Sevens: Fiji win at Twickenham to snatch World Series lead with one round to go
- Gareth Baber’s men defeat Australia in London final
- Fiji go two points clear of USA at the top of the standings
The Fijians were too polished for Australia in the final, winning 43-7 from 24-0 at half-time.
Fiji came to London trailing only the United States by three points in the Series, and go to the final round in Paris next weekend leading by two.
But the Fijians won’t be underestimating the task of claiming a first title since 2016. They led going into Paris last year, crumbled, and watched South Africa win the Paris Sevens and the Series.
The Americans have led the way this year until London, and lost to Fiji 17-10 in a thrilling semi-final. They finished third to ensure the 10-leg series will be decided on the last day in Paris.
Vilimoni Botitu’s second line-break of the final earned him the opening try in the third minute, and then it became the Aminiasi Tuimaba show, as he scored a hat-trick in six minutes to half-time. Meli Derenalagi featured in all three with incredible offloads to earn the man of the match award.