Test is yet to come for Fiji after rout of Malaysia

After receiving a harsh lesson in last month's final in Las Vegas, Fiji made their intentions known with a professional nine-try, 59-0 demolition of helpless Malaysia.

But Fiji coach Iliesa Tanivula is not getting carried away, ahead of harder challenges to come this weekend for the most successful team in the tournament's history.

Malaysia provided little opposition in the face of Fiji's lethal combination of power and pace.

Nikola Matawalu's first-half hat-trick put the result beyond doubt before braces from veterans Seremaia Burotu and the recalled David Batiratu completed the rout.

After a mistake-riddled Fiji handed South Africa victory in last month's USA Sevens Cup final following a disastrous first half, Tanivula knows his side must step up in search of an 11th Cup title in Hong Kong. The result against Malaysia was on par, given the 10-try shutout of newcomers Mexico by the defending champions, Samoa

'It was a good start overall, but I thought we didn't start the match very well and the guys went individually in the first half,' Tanivula said. 'In the second half we came together and got back to our game plan and scored a few points.

'It always has to be teamwork. Our boys got a bit off-track, but as always you have to remind them and keep them focused. The second day will be no different; it is going to be huge, with Russia and Kenya who are physical sides, and we just have to get up and be ready to get through to Sunday.'