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Fiji start World Sevens series defence on positive note in Dubai

Captain Jerry Tuwai was on the scoresheet as Fiji began their world title defence with a victory over Japan in Dubai. [Courtesy]

Olympic champions Fiji started the defense of their world title with a 24-17 victory over Japan on the opening day of the 50th edition of the Dubai Sevens tournament on Thursday.

Captain Jerry Tuwai, who was a gold medallist in Rio in 2016, scored one of four tries for the Flying Fijians who pipped the US to claim their fourth global crown in June.

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