article_snippet: Fiji blasted to a 21-0 lead in the first half, taking the tension out of the 12th final matchup between the tournament's most successful sides.
article_snippet: Each time New Zealand rallied, Fiji had a reply, and even denied New Zealand
article_snippet: the last say when Fiji's Vatemo Ravouvou and Apisai Domolailai bundled out Rieko Ioane just shy of the left corner flag.
article_snippet: Tactically, Tactically were really astute,' Fiji coach Ben Ryan said. '
article_snippet: I'm really pleased with the way Fiji supporters managed the final.'
article_snippet: New Zealand D J Forbes is tackled to the ground by Fiji players during the final .
article_snippet: Beaudine Waaka's try just before halftime put New Zealand on the board, and Scott Curry's immediately after raised hope.
article_snippet: Scott Curry's scored Scott Curry's second try after Sam Dickson took in three defenders, but Ravouvou swept around the left and gifted Domolailai the fifth and last try for Fiji. '
article_snippet: That's a great Fijian side,' New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens said. '
article_snippet: Fiji did well merely to survive Fiji quarterfinal.
article_snippet: Fiji led England 14-5 with a penalty try, then lost a man to the sin-bin, too.
article_snippet: Fiji blasted to a 21-0 lead against South Africa in the semifinals then just managed to hold on 21-15 in another thriller.