The Fiji women's sevens team bounced back to win the Challenge Trophy final at the latest round in Canada.
The Fijiana thrashed Spain 31-7 in the ninth place playoff, with Miriama Naiobasali (2), Pricilla Sauvavi Siata, Merewai Cumu and Raijieli Daveua all crossing the tryline, to avenge defeat to the same team in pool play.
Miriama Naiobasali was among the tries at the Canada Sevens. Photo: Michael Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby
Iliesa Tanivula's side had missed out on the Cup quarter finals for the first time this season, after going winless on day one.
The Melanesians had let a 14-0 lead slip in their opening match against Ireland, conceding three tries in the last four minutes to go down 19-14.
They also led at halftime against Spain before losing 12-7 but managed a 24-all draw against Olympic and World Series champions Australia.
Fiji trailed Brazil 19-7 at halftime in their Challenge Trophy semi final before finishing strongly with three tries to set up a second meeting against Spain.
Fiji have slipped to fifth in the World Series standings, behind Russia, with one round remaining in France next month.
Photo: Michael Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby
