2018-2019 World Sevens Series

[Stargazer]

Yes, finally. Try Shakira Baker in referee's time. Some awesome skills in that passage of play, particularly from Waaka.

[Stargazer]

HT: 5 all

[Stargazer]

Damn, another try to the Russians. As soon as the squad was named, I knew this leg of the series was going to be difficult.
I hope the BFs won't miss out of the Cup QF; they still have to play France, that beat Russia earlier.

10 - 5 Russia with 4.20 minutes to go.

[Stargazer]

Phew, Saili scores for the BF7s.

10 all. 3 minutes to go.

[Stargazer]

Russia scores again. Time's almost up.

17 - 10 Russia

[Machpants]

LOL thinking too much about their possibly undefeated record!

[Stargazer]

Yessss, Nathan-Wong scores under the sticks after a great break from Tui.

She converts her own try.

FT: NZ 17 - 17 Russia

Winning streak over, unbeaten streak not.

[Machpants]

jeez that was poor, they'll be kicking themselves

[Stargazer]

@Machpants It was to be expected, with so many of the experienced players ruled out. No Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier, Gayle Broughton, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Kat Whata-Simpkins and Portia Woodman.

[Machpants]

@Stargazer That's a good point, I don't know the players - just thought that lot weren't upto the normal standard!

[Stargazer]

Just checked, and the BF7s lost big against France: 7 - 29. I was afraid of that with all the rookies in the squad and half the regulars in the injury ward.

Still made the Cup QFs. The BF7s will play the USA at 1.52pm tomorrow.

Australia, England and France are all on the other side of the draw (with Ireland).
On our side are further Canada and Russia.

[Machpants]

@Stargazer poop

[Mokey]

BF7's had one of their worst tournaments in ages. Lost heavily to France, drew with Russia, beat Japan, then lost to USA in quarter final.

[booboo]

@Mokey said in 2018-2019 World Sevens Series:

BF7's had one of their worst tournaments in ages. Lost heavily to France, drew with Russia, beat Japan, then lost to USA in quarter final.

Given they hadn't lost a game since the Olympic final in 2016 ... yep

[Stargazer]

The BF7s beat Russia in the 5th place semi-final (36 - 0), and will play Australia for 5th place at 7.42pm.

[booboo]

@Stargazer said in 2018-2019 World Sevens Series:

The BF7s beat Russia in the 5th place semi-final (36 - 0), and will play Australia for 5th place at 7.42pm.

Hell of a turnaround from 17-all

[Stargazer]

Excellent first half from the BF7s, leading 29 - 0 at half time. That newbie Faleafaga playing very well, awesome fend and powerful. Some really great tries. Nathan-Wong's re-starts are great. Aussies hardly getting the ball.

[Stargazer]

Game of two halves! As good as the first half was, as bad was the second. Aussies finally got the ball and scored 4 unanswered tries; NZ bench not as good as the starters? Or thought they'd already won?

In the end, BF7s still beat Australia 34 - 26, so finish 5th.

We're used to them winning, so maybe disappointing, but considering all the injuries, not really a bad result.

[Stargazer]

Oh no, another one of the stars is out of action for a while. The BFs are losing all their best and experienced players to injury.

[Stargazer]

Black Ferns 7s squad for the Langford Sevens in Canada this weekend:

1 Ruby Tui
2 Shakira Baker
3 Terina Te Tamaki
4 Niall Williams
5 Sarah Hirini – captain
6 Michaela Blyde
7 Tyla Nathan-Wong
8 Kelly Brazier
9 Risaeaana Pouri-Lane
10 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
11 Dhys Faleafaga
12 Alena Saili

*Tenika Willison is the travelling reserve.

By the way, not mentioned in the media release, but they are still missing due to injury: Stacey Waaka, Gayle Broughton, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Kat Whata-Simpkins and Portia Woodman. Good to have Blyde and Brazier back though!

Pool games
Day 1 – Sunday 12 May (NZT)
5.22am v Russia
8.06am v China
11.12am v England

Where to watch
LIVE streamed on the World Rugby facebook page.
Sky will only televise the finals.

http://www.allblacks.com/News/34110/black-ferns-sevens-aim-high-in-canada