Burotu named best player of S/Africa 7s
Burotu who was instrumental in setting up tries and breaking through defense walked away with the Tournament top scorer award after running in a total of nine tries and was also named the man of the Tournament award.
Fiji is the only team as well to have a total of four players listed in the Tournament’s top try scorers with the likes of Nikola Matawalu, captain Emosi Vucago, Seremaia Burotu and Mitieli Nacagilevu.
Meanwhile, overall the Digicel Fiji 7s team have dropped to fourth spot in the Series standing following their semifinal exit this morning.
Following the Dubai 7s last weekend, Fiji was third equal with New Zealand in the official 2010-2011 IRB World 7s standing, however New Zealand has jumped to second spot after successfully defendiung the South Africa 7s.
Fiji's 26-19 loss to New Zealand this morning sees us still sit with 32 points while England still lead the points table with 44 points, New Zealand has 40 points while Pacific neighbors Samoa have 36 points.
Story by: Paradise Tabucala
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