Fiji on fire as they win the Dubai Rugby Sevens

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Fiji on fire as they win the Dubai Rugby Sevens Fiji are the #dubai7s champions – a great start to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series pic.twitter.com/pcIc8lVjy9 — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 5, 2015 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series defending champions Fiji proved their class as they overpowered England to win the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens. Ben Ryan’s side had gone behind against England, but stormed back to record a 28-17 victory. Fiji star Jerry Tuwai was named man of the final at The Sevens Stadium. More to follow… It's a @Blitzboks party as they lift the Plate 👌🇿🇦 #dubai7s pic.twitter.com/Xn0ioRZKzg — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 5, 2015 Boks blitz Australia Earlier in the evening reigning Dubai champions South Africa had to settle for victory in the Plate final as they snatched victory over Australia in extra-time. The Aussies had led with time ticking away but a try from Kwagga Smith forced extra-time where Fancois Hougaard sealed the win.  Don't drop it @terrybouhraoua….felicitations @FranceRugby7s for lifting the Bowl #dubai7s #hsbc7s pic.twitter.com/HgozAa998o — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 5, 2015 France Bowl out in style France ended their Dubai campaign on a high as they eased past Scotland 24-14 in the Bowl Final. The French stormed in front thanks to tries from Damien Cler, Terry Bourahoua and two from Julien Candelon and despite a late fightback from the Scots it was not enough to stop France claiming the win.  Congratulations @RugbyCanada, Shield winners at the #Dubai7s! pic.twitter.com/J2BIzq87L1 — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 5, 2015 Canada deny Japan Two tries from Admir Cejvanovic made sure there was no upset in the Shield Final as Canada secured a 19-17 victory over an improving Japan. Canada raced into a 19-7 lead before a spirited display from Japan saw them reduce the arrears to just two points, but a missed conversion Katsuyuki Sakai meant they just missed out on forcing extra-time.  WINNERS  Gulf Men’s League Trophy: Abu Dhabi Harlequins 1 Gulf Men’s Open: Lanka Lions Gulf Men’s Social: Dubai Dingoes International Invitation Men: Samurai International RFC Gulf Vets: Amman Saracens Vets Gulf Under 19s: Dubai College U19 A International Open Men’s: UR7S Academy International Social: RC Mephi International Vets: J9 Legends International Under 19s: France 7 Development Under 19s UAE National Schoolboys: Dubai Mixed Schools HSBC WORLD RUGBY SEVENS SERIES Shield final: Japan Bowl final: France Plate final: Australia 3rd-4th place: New Zealand Cup: Fiji Read the original story at: Fiji on fire as they win the Dubai Rugby Sevens