New Zealand go down to Fiji in controversial Glasgow Sevens final
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Fiji have beaten the All Blacks Sevens 24-17 in the final of the Glasgow Sevens after the Kiwis were denied two tries by the referee.
Sam Vaka had two potential tries chalked off, one for a double movement and the second after he was taken high close to the try line.
Instead of blowing for a penalty try, the ref only awarded a penalty.
Fiji opened the scoring through Savenaca Rawaca, but New Zealand turned the tide, going close through Vaka's two attempts.
Sherwin Stowers and Sam Dickson then crossed the line to give the men in black a 12-5 halftime advantage.
Fiji then struck back with t…
Sam Vaka had two potential tries chalked off, one for a double movement and the second after he was taken high close to the try line.
Instead of blowing for a penalty try, the ref only awarded a penalty.
Fiji opened the scoring through Savenaca Rawaca, but New Zealand turned the tide, going close through Vaka's two attempts.
Sherwin Stowers and Sam Dickson then crossed the line to give the men in black a 12-5 halftime advantage.
Fiji then struck back with t…
