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Fiji claimed the  HSBC Singapore Sevens  title after showing a good performance in the final to beat New Zealand 28-17. The Olympic gold medallists powered to an early lead in the final and never looked back as  Vuiviawa Naduvalo ,  Waisea Nacuqu  and  Joseva Talacolo  converted tries to give them a 21-0 advantage at half-time. New Zealand  reduced the deficit after the break with tries by  Regan Ware ,  Moses Leo  and  Caleb Tangitau  but a second try for Naduvalo ensured the Flying Fijians claimed their first Series title since their 2020 triumph in Australia. The Pacific island side lost their opening game to  Ireland  on Saturday but bounced back to top their pool with victories against  France  and  Japan . Fiji then eliminated Series leaders  South Africa  19-14 in the quarter-finals and come from behind to beat  Australia  19-12 in the semi-finals. Captain  Tevita Daugunu  says the win is dedicated to all the children in Fiji celebrating Palm Sunday yesterday. Naduvalo was named