Story highlights Fiji beats USA 29-15 in Cape Town final

Fiji's first title in South Africa since 2005

Eagles top overall standings

(CNN) Fiji won its first World Rugby Sevens Series title of the season in Cape Town with a 29-15 victory over USA Sunday.

It was Fiji's first victory on South African soil since 2005 and comfortably the nation's best showing in Cape Town having finished fifth in the two previous editions of the tournament.

The USA was appearing in back-to-back finals for the first time ever having lost out to New Zealand in Dubai . But despite the defeat, the Eagles climbed to the top of the overall standings for the first time, two weeks into the season.

Tries from captain Kalione Nasoko, Vilimoni Botitu and Sevuloni Mocenacagi gave Fiji a 17-0 lead at halftime in the final.

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