Tokyo Olympic champions Fiji overpowers crowd favourite New Zealand to win Singapore rugby Sevens

Fiji's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Singapore Rugby Sevens cup final match between New Zealand and Fiji in Singapore on Sunday, April 10, 2022. - AFP

SINGAPORE, April 10, 2022 (AFP): Fiji produced a powerful performance to see off New Zealand 28-17 on Sunday and clinch victory in the Singapore leg of the World rugby Sevens Series.

The Tokyo Olympic gold medallists stormed to an early lead in the final and never looked back as converted tries by Vuiviawa Naduvalo, Waisea Nacuqu and Joseva Talacolo gave them a 21-0 advantage at half-time.