PERAK TAKE TOP SPOT AFTER WINNING FIRST NATIONAL SEVENS SERIES
Perak clinched the National Sevens Rugby Championship Melaka Series after defeating Kedah 21-12 in the cup final. They got off with a good start to take a 7-5 lead at half time, and scored another two converted-tries after the break to seal the title. Izwan Mohd Idrus's team showed consistency throughout the two days tournament at Hang Tuah Stadium in Melaka. Muhammad Hakim Abu Hassan of Perak was named as the best player of the series.
Johor claimed the third place at the first series after beating ATM 28-7 in the deciding match. Kelantan finished fifth after a 43-5 win over Negeri Sembilan.
Perak move to the top of the National Sevens Standings with 12 points collected from the Melaka Series. Kedah are second with 9 points, followed by Johor and ATM in third and fourth place respectively. The teams will travel to Johor this week for the second series at the Educity Stadium in Nusajaya.
Naza National Sevens Series 2018
Series 1 Melaka - Men (Core) Category
Cup Champions: Perak
Cup Runners-up: Kedah
3rd Placing : Johor
4th Placing : ATM
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