Fiji thrash Great Britain to take gold - their first Olympic medal

The Pacific Islanders won 43-7 in an utterly dominant display of power and precision. They ran in five tries in the first half alone, from Osea Kolinisau, Jerry Tuwai, Jasa Veremalua, Leone Nakarawa and Vatemo Ravouvou, to put the result beyond doubt.

Josua Tuisova and Mata Viliame then added to that tally in the second period and although the British side were better, the damage had already been done and they could only manage one consolation score through Dan Norton.

With Sevens featuring at the Olympics for the first time, it meant Fiji - synonymous with the sport for so long - claimed their first ever medal at the Games.

Great Britain had come into the match in hopeful mood after their narrow 7-5 win over South Africa earlier in the day, but will have to be content with a silver.

The Springboks had earlier beaten Japan to clinch bronze with a 54-14 victory.