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Kings 7s Select player Osea Natoga tackles Jolame Lewabuka of Ravuka Sharks during the youth quarter-finals of the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s at Lawaqa Park yesterday. Picture: RAMA

RUGBY legend Bryan Habana feasted on some spectacular Fijian 7s display under heavy rain at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka last evening.

The world renowned winger said he was surprised at how youth teams played in almost ankle deep water in their finals in the 2019 McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s.

Meanwhile, Tuva Youths from Semo Village won the Youth cup final for the third year after beating a spirited Ratu Filise 10-0.

Waisale Serevi Jr scored the winning try for his Kings 7s Select to beat New Zealand side Wesley Fijians 17-12 in the plate final.

Dominion Brothers won the bowl final after beating NFA Youths 17-5.

Rush Academy lost to Saunivalu 7-12 in the shield final.

Meanwhile , Striders will start the women’s cup quarter-finals against Fiji Airports Nadi Blazers at 8.40am today.

The men’s competition also starts today.

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