2016 World Sevens Series
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hydro11" data-cid="582728" data-time="1464212129"><p>Right but I think in rugby the players have no choice.</p></blockquote>
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I think that in theory NI rugby players have the same choice as any NI Olympian. In reality, I believe that the IRFU has negotiated (with the OCI and BOA?) that players tied to IRFU can only represent Ireland at the Olympics. So if Team GB wanted to select a rank outsider from NI, they'd be eligible; but of course that's never going to happen. -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="booboo" data-cid="583066" data-time="1464289176"><p>I suspect it will essentially England regardless of who is available. <br>
Heard something that they only had one of the champion Scotland team in contention for the team.<br>
Not sure there'd be many Taffs either.</p></blockquote>
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Based on what I saw at Twickers last Sunday, I hope not! I can only imagine that England were spectacularly different on the Saturday to beat Fiji. Against Scotland they looked leaden of foot and thought, very disappointing (nice smoked brisket roll from a stall outside the west stand, though, so the day had some good points too. Last list I saw there were four lads from the Scotland sevens team, plus Mark Bennett from the XVs. -
It must be Ruby Tui's day. Somebody should write a song about it...
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<p>Australia just won their Cup QF. That result is enough to secure the 2016 Sevens Series title.</p>
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<p>It's a pity that NZ and Oz meet in the SF and not the final.</p>
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<p>The other SF will be England against the winner of Canada v Fiji.</p> -
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<p>Aussies and Kiwis just look a class above.<br><br>
I'm so impressed with our women's side - clinical, hard-hitting, skilled and fit. Tim Walsh is clearly a great coach</p>
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<p>Yes, they've been really good. They've had a very good preparation for RIO and are deserved winners!</p>
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<p>NZ would have been able to give more competition to Oz this year if they hadn't had so many injuries. McAlister, Manuel and Woodman are now back, but still 6 important players missing, incl Nathan-Wong, Broughton, Tubic and Hohepa. Hopefully they'll be back in time for Rio.</p>
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<p>(The other Cup SF will be between England and Canada.)</p> -
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<p>NZ would have been able to give more competition to Oz this year if they hadn't had so many injuries. McAlister, Manuel and Woodman are now back, but still 6 important players missing, incl Nathan-Wong, Broughton, Tubic and Hohepa. Hopefully they'll be back in time for Rio.</p>
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<p>I notice Hireme hasn't been playing in recent tournaments either. I don't know if she is injured or unavailable but Honey Bill provides some x-factor.</p>
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<p>And Canada beat Aust in the final so Rio won't just be a two-horse race.</p> -
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<p>I notice Hireme hasn't been playing in recent tournaments either. I don't know if she is injured or unavailable but Honey Bill provides some x-factor.</p>
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<p>And Canada beat Aust in the final so Rio won't just be a two-horse race.</p>
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<p>Saw some of that final once the IPL was fading out - good game, Canada is definitely a threat, plenty of pace and power.</p>
