Manu Samoa’s Vaafausese Apelu Maliko has been awarded the player of the final at the Cape Town 7s.
This was after the Brian Lima coached side defeated New Zealand 12-7 in the cup final to win the tournament.
The co-captain said he is grateful for the support towards the team.
“First of all, we give thanks back to our heavenly father for giving us the strength and secondly to thank our supporters our families and all Samoans back at home.”
The team ended their 6-year drought after winning the competition.