The Digicel Fiji 7s team defeated the hosts Japan 26-7 in their second pool match.

Jimilai Naikadawa scored the first try before Joeli Lutumailagi touched down for Fiji's second try after a kick down field by Waisea Nayacalevu.

Japan replied with a try on the stroke of half time.

Joji Ragamate scored Fiji's third try early in the second half before his Wardens team mate Lepani Botia scored Fiji’s final try.

The national side earlier defeated France 19-0 in their first match.

Fiji will meet England at 10:09pm for their last pool match.

Meanwhile New Zealand is looking strong after winning both their games.

The Kiwis earlier beat USA 26-5 before thrashing Hong Kong 40-0.

In other results, Samoa recorded their second win with a close 14-7 win over Scotland, Russia lost 22-0 to Argentina, Australia defeated USA 15-0, South Africa escaped Scotland 14-0.

England beat Japan 15-5, Samoa nearly lost to Portugal 21-20 while Hong Kong lost 14-17 to Australia, Wales beat Russia 10-7 and Argentina defeated Kenya 15-7.

Story by: Fijivillage Team