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Samoa Wins 2010 USA Sevens
Samoa produced a superb display to beat New Zealand 33-12 and win the USA Sevens Cup title, only their fourth ever in the 11 year history of the IRB Sevens World Series. In doing so, they also go second behind New Zealand in the 2009/10 World Series standings. Mikaele Pesamino was again at his try-poaching best to score his third hat trick of the tournament in the final, taking his personal tally to 11 for the tournament.
Earlier, New Zealand beat Kenya 21-7 to reach their third Cup final of the sesaon in Vegas. Samoa then came from behind to beat inspired Australia 14-12 and book a place in their second consecutive Cup final. Australia earlier produced the first upset of the day by beating Wellington champions Fiji to reach their first Cup semi final for two years. New Zealand won through to the Cup semis with a tight 12-5 victory against reigning World Series champions South Africa. Kenya sent their 1,500 travelling fans into raptures by pulling level with England on the final hooter and then scoring first in sudden-death extra time to win through. Samoa then produced a superb display against Wales, Alafoti Fa'osiliva inspiring them to come from behind and win through in the lower half of the draw.
South Africa take Plate Title
Reigning World Series champions South Africa enjoyed their best return from a tournament this season, beating Fiji 12-7 to take the Las Vegas Plate title. Cecil Afrika and Frankie Horne both scored tries in the first half and, although the Fijians pulled one back, the Boks' new-found confidence told as they held on. Earlier, South Africa were too strong for England, Kyle Brown and Steven Hunt scoring tries in their semi final win, and Fiji beat Wales.
USA win Bowl over France!!!!
The USA side delighted their home fans by winning the Bowl final against France. Matt Hawkins was again outstanding, scoring two more tries to add to his brace in the semi final. Earlier, the Americans won a physical semi final against last year's USA Sevens Cup champions Argentina. France overwhelmed Chile in the other.
Scotland win Shield...
Scotland finished a disappointing tournament on a high note, beating Japan to win the Shield trophy.
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OH MAN! We were there on saturday and I wish we could have stayed for sunday - SAMOA WAS AMAZING!
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