Hamilton 7s
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Longbottom clattered!
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Great ruck work by NZ, but need to work on some loose handling
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Try Aussie. 24-10. Wide out so conv misses
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2nd consolation try 24-17 final score.
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New Zealand are doing well for 5v9. Rovovou and koroi playing for USA
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@Yeahtheboys Is Ravouvou the poorest ever Fijian to represent NZ sevens ..the guy has got no idea how to look for players outside him..not to mention hands like feet..on saying all that full credit to the USA
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Fukkit
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Just back from a marvellous time at the sevens. Bit of a deja vu feeling about NZ Men. The Mikkelsen/Collier combination was deadly whenever play was sent that way (far too rarely) because they showed huge energy at the contact point, Ng Shiu was great throughout, Ware was more effective than usual and showed good anticipation, Nareki showed lots of promise, and Molia was very solid throughout.
But, the others showed a continuation of previous issues that have prevented us reaching full potential. Ravouvou just could not connect with support players, and Knewstubb mishit far too many dropouts and goalkicks and was a bit hesitant on defence. Sam Dickson shows lots of endeavour, but is not as sharp and accurate as he used to be. Gregory still seems a step hesitant on defence. And Koroi - well how many 'strikes' do you let him have with his tackling technique.
Plenty of visible work-ons - but still a lack of explosiveness and outright speed. The Fijians were mesmerising with this. Tuimaba, Botitu, Nasoko, Naduva, Tuwai, Mocenacagi etc. The first three were incredibly skilful.
Well done to NZ women. Great spectacle.
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Watching the Fijians destroy the Yanks in the final and you get the feeling this game was invented for them.
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bro, your face is fucked up!
Looked like a ripper weekend in the stands, sevens of old?