The New Zealand men's sevens team have warmed up for the looming World Cup with victory at the last round of this season's World Series.
New Zealand Sevens player Moses Leo in action in Vancouver. Photo: Photosport
Less than two weeks out from the World Cup in South Africa, New Zealand have scored a last-gasp try to beat Fiji 28-21 in the title decider in Los Angeles.
The final was locked at 14-14 at halftime, with the two teams trading tries in the second spell before Moses Leo dotted down for the match-winner with less than a minute remaining.
New Zealand only played the last five rounds of the 2022, finishing eighth overall.
Australia were crowned series champions with a 21-7 victory over Samoa in the bronze medal match.
South Africa were second overall and Fiji third.
Earlier in Los Angeles, New Zealand beat Ireland 29-14 in the quarter-finals and in the semi-finals came from behind to beat Samoa 28-26 with a try to Sione Molia after the hooter.
Fiji beat Australia 29-10 in their semi-final.
The sevens World Cup kicks off in Cape Town on September 9th.
