Samoa Power to USA Sevens Title in Las Vegas

Samoa produced a superb display to beat New Zealand 33-12 and win the first USA Sevens Cup title to be contested in Las Vegas.

The Cup victory was only their fourth in the 11-year history of the IRB Sevens World Series and moved them up to second behind New Zealand in the 2009/10 World Series standings, just ahead of Fiji in third.

Mikaele Pesamino was again at his try-poaching best, scoring two tries in the final to take his personal tally to 11 for the tournament, while outstanding forward Alafoti Fa'osiliva crossed seven times over the two days and was also named Player of the Tournament.

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Media are reminded that the official World Series website IRBSevens.com now provides full details of every match, as well as rights-free photographs and audio.

*** Rights-free photos of every team, and the Cup trophy lift are available for download and use in the online media centre, as well as audio with:

- Uale Mai, Samoa (Cup winners, in Samoan & English)
- Paul Treu, South Africa coach (Plate winners)
- Al Caravelli, USA Sevens coach (Bowl winners)
- Eddie O'Sullivan, USA Eagles coach
- Stephen Gemmell, Scotland coach (Shield winners)
- Michael O'Connor, Australia coach (Cup semi-finalists)
- Iliesa Tanivula, Fiji coach
- Theo Henry, Guyana

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Further information:

Seb Lauzier, IRB Sevens, seb.lauzier@irb.com