Fiji Win Sevens 26-19 as Hong Kong’s Annual Party Draws to Close

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Fiji battled back from trailing 19-0 at halftime to beat Wales in the final of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament yesterday in front of a capacity crowd of 40,000.

Bankers and brokers defied job cuts to snap up tickets for the annual three-day tournament where Hong Kong hosted a record 28 teams. Fiji won 26-19 to take the cup in what is the premier event on the international circuit.