Fiji's rugby stars are set to take on Argentina tonight at 10.44 pm in a thrilling semi-final showdown! But here's where it gets controversial...
Fiji's journey to the semi-finals has been an exciting one. After an initial loss to South Africa, they bounced back with a thrilling victory over New Zealand, showcasing their resilience and determination.
In a dominant first half, Fiji's Vuiviwa Naduvalo and Pilipo Bukayaro scored three unanswered tries, leading 21-0 at the break. However, discipline became an issue as Ilikimi Vunaki received a yellow card.
New Zealand fought back with a try from Jayden Keelan, but Fiji's Terio Veilawa responded with two tries of his own, sealing the deal and ending New Zealand's hopes.
Fiji's performance has been a rollercoaster, with wins against New Zealand and Great Britain, and a close loss to South Africa.
And this is the part most people miss... France will also be battling it out against South Africa in the other semi-final, setting the stage for an intense evening of rugby action.
In other matches, Spain defeated Argentina, and France beat Australia, adding to the excitement of the tournament.
The final will kick off at 2.43 am tomorrow, so mark your calendars and get ready for an early morning rugby extravaganza!
Live updates:
Fiji starts strong with a try from Naduvalo in the 2nd minute.
Naduvalo strikes again in the 5th minute, followed by a try from Bukayaro, giving Fiji a commanding lead.
Half-time: Fiji 21 - New Zealand 0
New Zealand's Keelan scores a try in the 4th minute of the second half, but Fiji's Veilawa responds with two tries of his own, securing the win.
Full-time: Fiji 35 - New Zealand 5
Will Fiji continue their winning streak and advance to the final? Find out tonight as they take on Argentina!
Don't forget to share your predictions and thoughts in the comments! Are you team Fiji or do you think Argentina has what it takes to pull off an upset? Let's discuss!
