Digicel Fiji 7s team is out of the Cup competition at the USA 7s in Las Vegas after they lost to Australia in the quarterfinal by 28-7. Australia scored three tries in the first half and led 21-0 at half time.
Australia scored another try in the second half to extend their lead to 28-0.
Fiji only managed to score one try in the dying seconds of the game.
Fiji was barely in the game, missing tackles, dropping the ball, and kicking aimlessly which cost them dearly.
Iliesa Tanivula's team is currently playing in the Plate Semifinal against Wales.
Meanwhile, Australia 7s Coach Michael O-Connor said they had to play a smart game and not let Fiji settle in the match.
O-Connor said his players took all their chances and played a superb match of physical intensity and looked after the ball to restrict Fiji from getting possession. He adds the planning to beat Fiji started last week when they lost in the last pool game to Fiji in Wellington.
O'Connor said his players stuck to their game plan from the opening whistle and combined well today.
Australia produced the first upset of the day by beating Fiji 28-7 to reach their first Cup semifinal in two years.
Australia will meet Samoa in the second semifinal at 1:44pm.
Fiji out of USA 7s Cup finals
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