Fiji won a first Dubai Sevens rugby title on Saturday by blitzing last season's two best teams, New Zealand in the semifinals and South Africa in the final.
Fiji gave New Zealand, the World Cup and world series champions and winners of the first leg in Queensland, their heaviest defeat in the series' 15-year history by 44-0.
They then scored four tries in the final before South Africa replied, winning 29-17 to give Ben Ryan his first success as coach.
"I had to keep them levelheaded after the semi but I didn't need to do anything," Ryan, the former England coach, said.
"They were humble and ready to go. We were in control today. We have amazing talent on the island and this is the start for us."
South Africa beat England 26-12 in the semifinals and host the next leg in Port Elizabeth next weekend.
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