The Digicel Fiji 7s team has now dropped to the fourth spot on the IRB rankings following their semi final exit at the South Africa 7s 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 defending 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.

Coach Iliesa Tanivula said following the heart breaking loss, Fiji will have to regroup.

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This morning Fiji started well with wing, Saimoni Nuku scoring the opening try before New Zealand came back to reduce the score line to 7-5 but captain Emosi Vucago scored at the stroke of half time for the side to lead 12 points to 5.

In the dying minutes of the game when the two sides were locked at 19 all with just 10 seconds left, a mistake from Nasoni Roko where he decided to kick the ball into New Zealand's hands was the turning point in the game as the Kiwis used that possession to win 26-19.

Looking at the results, of the semi finals and finals, England beat Samoa 22 points to 12 while New Zealand beat Fiji 26-19 and then went on to beat England in the Cup final 22-19.

Story by: Paradise Tabucala