New Zealand have clawed their way back to a stunning quarterfinals victory after Fiji flew out of the blocks, winning 24-18 to book a semi final against the Kangaroos.
The Bati came to play and were desperate to recreate their 2017 triumph, but Michael Maguire’s side were able to storm home in the second half.
Winger Maika Sivo scored the first four-pointer of the game, finishing off a smart move sparked by Apisai Koroisau, plying his trade at five-eighth.