2016 World Sevens Series
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<p>Modern day sevens is all about controlling possession and NZ did that so well in the final by physically dominating SA at the breakdown. Aust did that to NZ in the pool game in Sydney until the last possession.</p>
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<p>The SA sevens teams relies on speed but didn't have enough ball to exploit that advantage.</p>
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<p>NZ certainly look to be building nicely with an eye firmly on Rio me thinks, then when you consider some of the players to come back as well (Ioanes, Savea, SBW) is Curry and another? is still injured?</p>
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<p>Webber and Pulu are the other main players that are injured.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="564523" data-time="1457929225"><p>Modern day sevens is all about controlling possession and NZ did that so well in the final by physically dominating SA at the breakdown. Aust did that to NZ in the pool game in Sydney until the last possession.<br><br>
The SA sevens teams relies on speed but didn't have enough ball to exploit that advantage.<br><br><br><br>
Webber and Pulu are the other main players that are injured.</p></blockquote>
Is Declan o donnell still injured?<br><br><br>
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<p>DJ was massive in that game. He has certainly got his engine retuned as twice he tracked back to SA breakouts and made the vital steal/penalty.</p>
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<p>What I saw of him this tournie, he was also showing renewed vigor on with ball in hand. Popped up a couple of times on a good line or in a good spot, beat defenders with step/power/pace and delivered a deft pass to continue an attacking movement.</p> -
<p>Have to feel a little sorry for Canada in their home tournament though. Put in some top performances only losing one close game (Wales) and beating Russia, Australia, Brazil, France and England.</p>
<p>Sadly for them their pool was split with Wales, Aus and Canada all ending up on the same points and they dropped out of the main draw on pts difference.</p>
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<p>Losing one and beating England and Australia along the way would normally get you much higher results.</p> -
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<p>I thought Messam had a good game. Looks trimmed down</p>
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<p>he was saying after rwc that he had to lose 10kgs to play sevens.. wonder how much he's lost. 10 kegs is a fair chunk of muscle to drop off</p> -
<p>I doubt it is the case these days that how have to shed so much for Sevens. Sure the aerobic requirements are much higher so you will drop some weight to help there but impact at the breakdown or busting up the middle of the field still gives size an advantage.</p>
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<p>Forbes looks in great shape too!</p>
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<p>for a fella in the twilight of his career and just back after a lay-off, he certainly hasn't been sitting around talking rugby on the internet! </p>
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<p>for a fella in the twilight of his career and just back after a lay-off, he certainly hasn't been sitting around talking rugby on the internet! </p>
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<p>IT is the reason he handed up the captaincy though. Wanted to concentrate on rehabbing and getting himself physically up to one last shot at the Olympics. Titch backed his decision and it may well pay off. His experience certainly showed out there.</p> -
<p>Forbes was rated sexiest man at the Common Wealth Games by the Indian public.</p>
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<p>That just shows how different the fitness and body size requirements are for both games. Messam looked ripped when the NZ team did the Haka yesterday. He must be on a strict exercise and diet regime to lose that weight.</p>
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<p>no homo, but he looked fucking great. I never picked him as looking that "athletic"</p> -
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<p>IT is the reason he handed up the captaincy though. Wanted to concentrate on rehabbing and getting himself physically up to one last shot at the Olympics. Titch backed his decision and it may well pay off. His experience certainly showed out there.</p>
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<p>I saw a CGW piece on him - he was working with sprinting squads to improve his speed - really pleased it is showing on the field.</p>
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<p>Wonder if Kaka was carrying an injury for a while - his speed is back and it is long-term speed as well which Titch seems to favour over "nippiness".</p>
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<p>The clampdown on high tackles made it a bit of a lottery at times - seemed like any hit around the shoulders was being pinged - and usually that is the target in Sevens as you don't want them offloading.</p> -
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<p>The clampdown on high tackles made it a bit of a lottery at times - seemed like any hit around the shoulders was being pinged - and usually that is the target in Sevens as you don't want them offloading.</p>
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<p>I'm not sure if that was directed or an over application by the ref though. He was consistent, but was pinging any touch above the line of the shoulders much like refs are instructed to do at junior XVs levels. Neck rolls are a definate no-no though and there were some penalties for that at the clear out.</p> -
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<p>I saw a CGW piece on him - he was working with sprinting squads to improve his speed - really pleased it is showing on the field.</p>
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<p><strong>Wonder if Kaka was carrying an injury for a while - his speed is back and it is long-term speed as well </strong>which Titch seems to favour over "nippiness".</p>
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<p>The clampdown on high tackles made it a bit of a lottery at times - seemed like any hit around the shoulders was being pinged - and usually that is the target in Sevens as you don't want them offloading.</p>
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<p>Yes, Kaka was one of the many players that got injured in Dubai (ankle injury). He was back in the squad for Wellington and Sydney, but didn't get much game time and clearly wasn't in top form. Good to see him getting back in good shape as he's one of the faster players, but can also defend well.</p>
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<p>By the way, one of the commentators said that Tomasi Cama travels with the squad. Anyone know more about that? What's his role? Anyhow, good to see that - although he can't play at this level anymore - he can still contribute to the team.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crucial" data-cid="564695" data-time="1458009334"><p>I'm not sure if that was directed or an over application by the ref though. He was consistent, but was pinging any touch above the line of the shoulders much like refs are instructed to do at junior XVs levels. Neck rolls are a definate no-no though and there were some penalties for that at the clear out.</p></blockquote>
I dont have any data to back this up but it felt like all the refs were pinging high shots very eagerly, so might have been directed from higher up -
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<p>By the way, one of the commentators said that Tomasi Cama travels with the squad. Anyone know more about that? What's his role? Anyhow, good to see that - although he can't play at this level anymore - he can still contribute to the team.</p>
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<p>I think Cama was appointed as the assistant coach once he was forced into retirement due to injury. If you can find a photo at the presentation Cama is seen wearing a beanie.</p>
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<p>Here's a photo:</p>
<p><img height="401" src="http://www.namibian.com.na/public/uploads/images/56e6c2ba7da84/NZSevens.jpg" width="640" alt="NZSevens.jpg"></p>
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<p>Edit: he's the performance analyst for both the mens and womens teams.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/74401911/New-Zealand-Sevens-legend-Tomasi-Cama-retires-moves-into-analysis-role'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/74401911/New-Zealand-Sevens-legend-Tomasi-Cama-retires-moves-into-analysis-role</a></p> -
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<p>I think Cama was appointed as the assistant coach once he was forced into retirement due to injury. If you can find a photo at the presentation Cama is seen wearing a beanie.</p>
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<p>Here's a photo:</p>
<p><img height="401" src="http://www.namibian.com.na/public/uploads/images/56e6c2ba7da84/NZSevens.jpg" width="640" alt="NZSevens.jpg"></p>
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<p>Edit: he's the performance analyst for both the mens and womens teams.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/74401911/New-Zealand-Sevens-legend-Tomasi-Cama-retires-moves-into-analysis-role'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/74401911/New-Zealand-Sevens-legend-Tomasi-Cama-retires-moves-into-analysis-role</a></p>
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<p>Yep:</p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/74401911/New-Zealand-Sevens-legend-Tomasi-Cama-retires-moves-into-analysis-role'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/74401911/New-Zealand-Sevens-legend-Tomasi-Cama-retires-moves-into-analysis-role</a></p>
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<p>He's now a performance analyst for both the men's and women's teams, which is a nice move from Titch and the NZRU.</p> -
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<p>Yes, Kaka was one of the many players that got injured in Dubai (ankle injury). He was back in the squad for Wellington and Sydney, but didn't get much game time and clearly wasn't in top form. Good to see him getting back in good shape as he's one of the faster players, but can also defend well.</p>
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<p>By the way, one of the commentators said that Tomasi Cama travels with the squad. Anyone know more about that? What's his role? Anyhow, good to see that - although he can't play at this level anymore - he can still contribute to the team.</p>
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<p>Kaka actually looks like he's slimmed down a tad as well - has certainly got his pace back. Mikkelson also looks to be in good shape and upping his pace back to previous levels.</p>
