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Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Full time in the first of the Plate Semi Final and Fiji managed to score a very scrappy win of a USA side that refused to give in.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

USA attempting to run the ball from their own 22 , showing some great skill but a pass goes marginally forward in the dying moments denying USA the chance to take back the lead

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Fiji strike back with Ravouvou who plucked a difficult pass out of the air with one hand , and stepped his tackler with consummate ease to score the try that puts the Fijians back in the lead.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Fiji are going to have to dig deep to get something out of this game against a spirited USA team

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

USA stringing the passes together with great affect , and managing to break a tackle or two allowing Durutalo to score for USA putting his team in the lead.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

USA with some early possession in the second half probing the Fijian defense but not finding any gaps.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Referee calls for half time, and after a really lackluster start the game , the USA team managed to pull themselves towards themselves to keep themselves in this game. Fiji are an experienced side and will not allow themselves to let this game get away from them. Second half promises to be action packed.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

After some disciplined build up play, USA cross the try line with Nua doing the honors by dotting down for the first try of the game for the USA. Deficit now two in favor of Fiji

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

USA finally have an opportunity to get their hands on the ball after being awarded the put in to the scrum inside the Fijian half

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

USA showing that they are not about to just roll over here after the early try, and have managed to recoup by showing better discipline on defense