Australia break 34-year Hong Kong Sevens hoodoo with dramatic triumph over Fiji

Australia's rugby team won the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time in 34 years. They beat Olympic and World Cup champions Fiji 20-17 in the final. It was the team's first Hongkong triumph since rugby's amateur era in 1988. Maurice Longbottom was named the player of the tournament. He was instrumental in their three knock-out matches. He also won a penalty in extra-time against France. The team came back from 19-5 down in quarter-finals against Ireland. Their last game against them was won 26-19. Jimmy Turner and Darby Lancaster were injured.