Serevi stars in Hong Kong golden moment

(IRB.COM) Friday 15 March 2013
 
 Serevi stars in Hong Kong golden moment
Waisale Serevi scored one of the greatest tries in the history of the Hong Kong Sevens

With the Hong Kong Sevens just one week away, we take a look back to one of the tournament's golden moments, staring one of Fiji Sevens' heroes - Waisale Serevi.

At the 2007 Hong Kong Sevens Serevi scored arguably the most-talked about try in the history of the World Series as he helped Fiji beat New Zealand 21-12 to book their place in the final.

It was a memorable moment for Serevi, who looks back on the occasion with great pride for himself and Fiji, despite going on to lose to Samoa in the final.

"Fiji and NZ are always competitive on the field," said Serevi.

"I can remember that year when the score was close. I was just counting, one will tackle, one will get the ball, they need one guy.

"I was running from post to post, and was yelling 'get it get it'.

"When I took the ball I saw two New Zealand players. I stepped one, and then stepped the second and just ran. They thought I will pass so I dummied and went again.

"Then I passed, he stepped, I went behind him, and he passed back. I ran like I was running from Fiji to Australia, I was so tired. It was a great game but it felt good when I scored the try."

Serevi's golden moment in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sevens

Round 6
22-24 March 2013

Venue: Hong Kong Stadium
City: Hong Kong
Capacity: 40,000 

 
Pools
Pool A
TeamPlayedPts
WAL37
AUS37
ARG35
RSA35
Pool B
TeamPlayedPts
NZL39
KEN37
FRA35
USA33
Pool C
TeamPlayedPts
POR37
SAM36
SCO36
ENG35
Pool D
TeamPlayedPts
FIJ39
CAN37
ESP35
HKG33
more
Series Standings
TeamPts
1New ZealandNew Zealand173
2South AfricaSouth Africa132
3FijiFiji121
4Samoa Samoa 104
5KenyaKenya99
more
Photos
  • Fans in the South Stand
  • Hong Kong Sevens - Fiji
  • Hong Kong Sevens - Osea Kolinisau