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How Fiji became the world's most exciting rugby team
In 2016, Fiji’s rugby players conquered the world when they won the Hong Kong Sevens. Allan Murray discovers how a nation found redemption in an oval ball
Hero Fiji rugby sevens. Credit: Alamy
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Fiji at rugby sevens. Credit: Philippe Lopez/ AFP/ Getty Images

Credit: Philippe Lopez/ AFP/ Getty Images

Men playing recreational rugby in park

Credit: Peter Solness / Getty Images

Fiji vs Australia during their HSBC Wold Rugby Sevens Series Cup Semi Final match as part of the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium on 10 April 2016 in Hong Kong, China. Credit:  Mike Pickles / Future Project Group

Credit: Mike Pickles / Future Project Group

Rugby match at Albert Park. Credit: Peter Solness / Getty Images

Credit: Peter Solness / Getty Images

Traditional houses of Navala village, Viti Levu island, Fiji
Navua River, Fiji. Credit: Pete Mcbride / Getty Images

Credit: Pete Mcbride / Getty Images