New Zealand 7s teams hardworking player, Lote Raikabula was on top of the World last night after his team beat England 29-17 in the final of the Hong Kong 7s tournament.
The Fijian born forward showed brilliance throughout the tournament and led New Zealand in the forwards as Captain, DJ Forbes sat with the reserves due to injury.
Raikabula said it's a blessing to have a coach like Gordon Tietjens.
Meanwhile, the winning coach, Gordon Tietjens said the tournament becomes more competitive every year but his boys stood up to the challenge.
Fijian born play maker, Tomasi Cama Junior was also at his inspirational best and played a part in Frank Halai's crucial score before the break, as well as adding one of his own in the 2nd half as New Zealand built an instrumental lead to win the Hong Kong title.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
Raikabula ecstatic over Hong Kong win
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