NEWS
South Africa beat Fiji to win London 7s
23 May, 2011
South Africa beat Fiji 24-14 to win the Emirates Airline London Sevens at Twickenham on a day which also saw New Zealand crowned 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series champions with one tournament remaining.
After going 14-0 ahead within four minutes of the kick-off, Digicel Fiji eventually succumbed to the greater scrummaging power of the Springboks as Paul Treu’s men closed the game out. A crucial midfield switch for Fiji, when there was space on the wing, was probably the turning point in the second half.
Despite the loss fans, who tweeted their opinions, reckon it to have been a great effort from a talented squad who never stopped entertaining:
“Your guys smashed New Zeeland... Should be proud as well!!” - @RugbyFifteen
“Got to watch most of the match...your an advert for Fiji Rugby.7s so dynamic. Good game.” - @Lynsm7
“Thanks boys, we will be back to build on the positives, new boys looked good, vinaka and god bless.” - @Fijimafia650
“Congratulations are in-order to your team . . Well deserved play against New Zealand.” - @Collyncee
It is South Africa’s second Cup title of the season and lifts them to third in standings with 116 points, ensuring the race for second place behind New Zealand will be a four-way battle in Scotland next weekend with England (121), Samoa (112) and Fiji (110).
The London Sevens set a new Series record of 100,094 crowd across the two days, the other finals saw Samoa beat Australia to take the Plate, Scotland overcome Kenya to win the Bowl and hosts England beat Portugal to claim the Shield.
The final round of the World Series takes place on 28-29 May, the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield.
23 May, 2011
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| The Digicel Fiji 7s team bow out as runners-up at the London 7s. |
After going 14-0 ahead within four minutes of the kick-off, Digicel Fiji eventually succumbed to the greater scrummaging power of the Springboks as Paul Treu’s men closed the game out. A crucial midfield switch for Fiji, when there was space on the wing, was probably the turning point in the second half.
Despite the loss fans, who tweeted their opinions, reckon it to have been a great effort from a talented squad who never stopped entertaining:
“Your guys smashed New Zeeland... Should be proud as well!!” - @RugbyFifteen
“Got to watch most of the match...your an advert for Fiji Rugby.7s so dynamic. Good game.” - @Lynsm7
“Thanks boys, we will be back to build on the positives, new boys looked good, vinaka and god bless.” - @Fijimafia650
“Congratulations are in-order to your team . . Well deserved play against New Zealand.” - @Collyncee
It is South Africa’s second Cup title of the season and lifts them to third in standings with 116 points, ensuring the race for second place behind New Zealand will be a four-way battle in Scotland next weekend with England (121), Samoa (112) and Fiji (110).
The London Sevens set a new Series record of 100,094 crowd across the two days, the other finals saw Samoa beat Australia to take the Plate, Scotland overcome Kenya to win the Bowl and hosts England beat Portugal to claim the Shield.
The final round of the World Series takes place on 28-29 May, the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield.
Other May 2011 News
| SA claim Edinburgh 7s as Fiji takes home the plate | 30 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 11 Results | 29 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Keeping focus | 29 May, 2011 |
| Stallions stampede over Northland 33-3 | 28 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Murrayfield | 27 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 11 Team Lists | 27 May, 2011 |
| Satala's Unit wishes him well | 26 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: The Development of Attacking Play (Part 4) | 26 May, 2011 |
| Caucau to focus on personal life | 26 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Edinburgh Castle | 26 May, 2011 |
| Naqelevuki loving time at Chiefs | 25 May, 2011 |
| Fiji - the biggest attraction in the shortened game | 25 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - A perfectly executed game plan | 25 May, 2011 |
| South Africa beat Fiji to win London 7s | 23 May, 2011 |
| World record crowd attends London 7s | 22 May, 2011 |
| England falters as Fiji, Aus and NZ remain unbeaten | 22 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 10 Results | 22 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Buckingham Palace | 21 May, 2011 |
| Ravaga hat-trick as Lautoka crush Navosa | 21 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 10 Team Lists | 20 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Heroes for Life | 20 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - the Management Meeting | 19 May, 2011 |
| Sevens Heaven | 19 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - 30 hours of travel | 18 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - At Incheon Airport enroute to London | 17 May, 2011 |
| Fraser Talk: The Good Wolf | 17 May, 2011 |
| Suva pace sinks Rewa 19-8 | 15 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 9 Results | 15 May, 2011 |
| PM farewells Digicel Fiji 7s team | 15 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 9 Team Lists | 13 May, 2011 |
| Unified Fiji Primary School Kaji Rugby Union announces festival and venue dates | 13 May, 2011 |
| Fijians help the British Army claim Inter-Services crown | 12 May, 2011 |
| A place in the Play-offs | 12 May, 2011 |
| Discipline improves in the Digicel Cup | 11 May, 2011 |
| Regulation 10.1 Concussion | 11 May, 2011 |
| Fiji Rugby's Kaji Rugby Skills Camp Report | 11 May, 2011 |
| Revised IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 Schedule Announced | 10 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: The Development of Attacking Play (Part 3) | 10 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: Will We See More Mauling? | 10 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Fiji 7s squad named for England and Scotland | 10 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 8 Results | 08 May, 2011 |
| 2011 Digicel Cup Rd 8 Tables | 08 May, 2011 |
| Nadroga earn bonus point 31-3 win over Nadi | 07 May, 2011 |
| Ratuvou try helps Lyon's promotion fight | 05 May, 2011 |
| Ngamoki-Cameron is PM's nominee to FRU Board | 05 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 8 Team Lists | 05 May, 2011 |
| Young Savou shines in Saracen colours | 04 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: The Development of Attacking Play (Part 2) | 02 May, 2011 |
| New FRU Board elected | 01 May, 2011 |
