2022 World Sevens Series

[ARHS]

@bones Chewbacca. There was only one deserving the name in his eyes. Wouldn't pick a fight with that Wookie.

[Crucial]

@bovidae said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

As I've said before Coombes-Fabling has shown that he is a very good sevens players, but I assume that he wants to focus on XVs.

To small for most coaches/selectors at higher levels I would think. (At wing anyway)

[Bovidae]

@crucial said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

@bovidae said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

As I've said before Coombes-Fabling has shown that he is a very good sevens players, but I assume that he wants to focus on XVs.

To small for most coaches/selectors at higher levels I would think. (At wing anyway)

He is definitely too small to play wing in XVs at the higher level, which is why I think sevens is a better option. SA have a lot of quick players of a similar size. In the video below LCF is not always on the wing. He's good over the ball too, and scored the first and last (game-winning) try of the match.

[Nepia]

I don't really know him, but is there no way he can put on 4 1/2 kgs and then be taller and heavier than Sevu Reece?

[ARHS]

Was interesting to finally see a new team emerge on the sevens circuit. Nice win for the Polish team over Canada women. The winger Koldej looks like a real flyer. We need more of this and the likes of Brazil getting serious about rugby.

[Bovidae]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/sevens-star-gayle-broughton-stepping-away-from-rugby/

[canefan]

@bovidae said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

https://www.allblacks.com/news/sevens-star-gayle-broughton-stepping-away-from-rugby/

The lack of rugby for the BF 7s probably doesn't help

[Bovidae]

They still get paid. Broughton is moving to Australia. There will likely be more changes from the core group that had so much success.

[Stargazer]

She was still one of the best players in the squad, so it's a pity she's leaving, but it's understandable if you've won everything there is to win.

This year's RWC Sevens and Commonwealth Games Sevens will show us where they're at with the new players.

[booboo]

Old bugger getting long in the tooth.

[Stargazer]

All Blacks Sevens squad for the Singapore Sevens (9-10 April 2022):

Leroy Carter*
Dylan Collier
Sam Dickson – captain
Trael Joass
Andrew Knewstubb
Moses Leo*
Tone Ng Shiu
Akuila Rokolisoa*
Brady Rush*
Caleb Tangitau*
Kitiona Vai*
Regan Ware
Joe Webber

In line for their international sevens debut are Leroy Carter, Moses Leo, Brady Rush, Caleb Tangitau and Kitiona Vai.

North Harbour’s Moses Leo, Northland’s Brady Rush and Auckland’s Kitiona Vai are not new to the All Blacks Sevens programme, but their opportunity to debut has been delayed by Covid 19.

“They have been with us a couple of years, so they really deserve this opportunity and are ready for it.”

19-year-old Caleb Tangitau only signed with the All Blacks Sevens at the start of this year but has impressed in his recent outings, while Bay of Plenty and former New Zealand Under 20 player Leroy Carter also comes into the squad of 13.

“Caleb has only been with us a couple of months, but he has done really well these last couple of weeks and has genuine pace. Leroy is a professional, he’s diligent with his work and can play multiple positions, we’re looking forward to seeing how he goes.”

Laidlaw also noted the return of Commonwealth Games and World Cup winning forward Trael Joass.

“Resilience is the right word for Trael. It’s been a long haul since he did his ACL, he was just getting back to full fitness when Covid came around. He deserves this opportunity because he’s worked extremely hard and he’s in good condition.”

A veteran of 54 World Series tournaments, Sam Dickson’s leadership will be invaluable with both Tim Mikkelson (injured) and Scott Curry (unavailable) not in the line up for Singapore.

Another new addition to the All Blacks Sevens is Skills Coach Euan Macintosh, replacing Liam Barry who finished with the side after the Olympics.

All Blacks Sevens 2022 schedule

9-10 April  HSBC Sevens Series, Signapore
16-17 April  HSBC Sevens Series, Vancouver
20-22 May HSBC Seven Series, Toulouse
28-29 May HSBC Sevens Series, London
29 July - 1 August Commonwealth Games, England
27-28 August HSBC Sevens Series, Los Angeles
9-11 September Rugby World Cup Sevens, South Africa 

https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-sevens-primed-for-return-to-world-series/

[Stargazer]

Not sure they got all those *(debutants) right in that article.

[Stargazer]

The Singapore Sevens are this weekend.

AB7s games on Sat 9 April 2022:

3:06pm: v Argentina
5:50pm: v Scotland
9:06pm: v Wales

New Zealand is in pool C. Wherever on the pool standings we end up, the first opponent on day 2 will come from pool B (Australia, England, Spain or Samoa).

Despite playing tournaments in Fiji, the AB7s will be seriously undercooked at World Series level. I think I'll be happy if they can finish at 5th place overall. They'll have to finish at least 2nd in their pool to reach that.

[KiwiMurph]

AB 7s understandably rusty but did well to hang on to beat Argentina.

Ireland upset Fiji

[Bones]

Samoa get penalised early on in the second half for going off their feet, then Australia spend the rest of the half sealing off and it's ignored.

[Bones]

Scotland running through NZ at will. Yuuuuck

[Tim]

Has Vai gotten on the field?

[Machpants]

@bones said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

Scotland running through NZ at will. Yuuuuck

Score?

[Bones]

@tim said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

Has Vai gotten on the field?

Scored our last try.

[Bones]

@machpants said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

@bones said in 2022 World Sevens Series:

Scotland running through NZ at will. Yuuuuck

Score?

Didn't see the end but we were 19-5 up with less than a minute to go