2016-2017 World Sevens Series

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@antipodean said in 2016-2017 World Sevens Series:

@Snowy Straws. They barely look coached.

Who? The AB7's or the ice-hockey players?

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Black Ferns 7s squad for the Kitakyushu Sevens Tournament (Japan; women's tournament only)

Sarah Goss (Captain) - Manawatu
Michaela Blyde - Bay of Plenty
Kelly Brazier - Bay of Plenty
Rebekah Cordero-Tufuga - Manawatu
Theresa Fitzpatrick - Auckland
Tyla Nathan-Wong - Auckland
Cheyelle Robins-Reti - Waikato
Alena Saili - Southland
Ruby Tui - Canterbury
Kat Whata-Simpkins - Wellington
Niall Williams - Auckland
Portia Woodman - Counties Manukau

Travelling reserves:
Lyric Faleafaga Wellington
Tenika Willison Waikato

Pool games:

Saturday 22 April 2017 (NZT):
3.20pm: v Japan
6.04pm: v France
8.48pm: v Russia

Where to watch?
Saturday & Sunday: LIVE from 1.25pm on Sky Sport 7 (Sky Pop-up 3? / channel 57)

http://www.allblacks.com/News/30654/black-ferns-sevens-team-named-for-kitakyushu-sevens

[taniwharugby]

I heard Whiria Meltzer has been called into 7s squad, but cant see anything online

Meltzer trialled for Titch a few seasons ago, played a bit for Northland and North Harbour.

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Both days of the Kitakyushu Sevens will be televised on Sky Sport 7 (Sky Pop-up 3? / channel 57) this weekend! Finally!

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7s related...

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Portia Woodman, of course! What a pace!

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Geez, that was so good! Japan may be a weak opponent, but the combinations in this Black Ferns team are really great.

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Strong girl, Rebekah Cordero-Tufuga. 3 Japanese players couldn't stop her.

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Black Ferns 7s beat Japan 31 to 0.

It will be interesting to see how they go against stronger opponents like Russia and France. Allan Bunting has brought in quite a few new players in this Black Ferns team this year and very young ones, too, but I haven't noticed any drop in performance.

The All Blacks 7s should take the NZ women as an example. So much more determination; tackle after tackle after tackle, not letting the opposition get away. Also on attack this team is far more creative and makes far less handling errors. Generally, this team gels so much better. Can't just be a matter of coaching; the players are better, too.

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Really good contest in this second game. 7 all at HT.

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Think I jinxed it. Girls missing a few tackles now. French ahead.

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I wish Lose shut up with his commentating. Seeing things that aren't there.

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Yusss, Nathan-Wong saves the game! Another win, but those Frenchies were strong! Full time: 19-14 to the BFs

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Didn't watch the game, but the Black Ferns 7s also won their 3rd pool game: 22-7 against Russia.
They'll play England in the Cup Quarter Finals at 2.36pm tomorrow (NZT).

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Couldn't watch the games, but the Black Ferns 7s have won their QF against England 21-5 and their SF against Fiji 21-0.

They will play Canada in the Cup Final at 8.07pm.

Btw, the Aussie women lost to Canada in the semis, so will play Fiji for 3rd place.

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7 all at half time. Don't think the Canadian try was properly grounded, but it was given. Williams' try was awesome.

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What a game that was. NZ pulled it out of the fire.

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@KiwiMurph Awesome mentality those girls. True champions. It ain't over til it's over! Great win again!

I understand that some girls will leave the team soon to join the Black Ferns (XV) squad to prepare for the World Cup. That explains why they've called up so many newbies this year. I assume Portia Woodman & Kelly Brazier will be leaving, but maybe more will go into camp.

Still two sevens tournaments to go. I hope their 10 point lead will be enough in case the loss of players will lead to slightly less good results in Langford and Clermont.

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The only coverage I saw of the Japan tournament was the last 2 mins of the final. THAT was enough.