2017-18 World Sevens Series

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The game between France and the USA - both in the same pool as NZ - has resulted in a big win for France: 36 - 0

Now the Black Ferns 7s v Japan.

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Thirty seconds after kick-off and Portia Woodman scores her first try of the tournament. Too easy. Nathan-Wong converts the try: 7 - 0

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And another one. 12 - 0 NZ

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Blyde scores the third try after the hooter. Great conversion from Nathan-Wong.

Half time: NZ 19 - 0 Japan

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The BF7s look like they're playing with the hand brake on, but still way better than Japan. And why shouldn't they, after the week they've had. IIRC, Japan is the country that earned promotion to the World Series last year. It is very likely that they will drop out of the Series again this year.

Another try for Blyde. NZ now leads 26 - 0

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Try Sarah Goss. Nathan-Wong converts. 33 - 0 NZ

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Mistake from newbie Willison, good break from a Japanese player, and Japan is on the board. 33 - 5 NZ

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Followed immediately by a try from Stacey Waaka. 38 - 5 NZ

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Full time: Black Ferns 7s 38 - 5 Japan

Was a bit of a warm-up match.

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France has beaten Japan 33-5. Now, Black Ferns 7s v USA.

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The USA score the first try of the game. 0 - 7

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That try followed a mistake from Tyla Nathan-Wong, who now leaves the field. Looks injured.

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Portia Woodman. Too good! Try time. 7 all.

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Now, Niall Williams scores under the sticks. 14 - 7 NZ

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Michaela Blyde dots down after the hooter.

Half time: Black Ferns 7s 21 - 7 USA

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Try to the USA. 21 - 12 NZ

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Try Gayle Broughton. Nathan-Wong back on the field, so not injured.

NZ leads 26 - 12

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Great try from Shakira Baker. Pretty fast for a bigger player.

Full time: 31 - 12

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The Black Ferns 7s have smashed France in their last pool game. FT score: 38 - 7.

They're through to the Cup QF tomorrow. The surprise opponent will be China, who aren't even a core nation!

K/o 1.30pm.

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This also happened yesterday in Kitakyushu:

I should add that the Aussies are missing three of their star players (Charlotte Caslick, Sharni Williams and Ellia Green).

Cup QF:
NZ v China
Fiji v Australia
France v Russia
Spain v England