Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments
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FYI - the 4 NZ and Oz sevens teams play each other twice again tomorrow at Grammer Tech Rugby club. First games from 11am then second games at 3:30pm. All live on sky 51.
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Both NZ squads clearly still have some work-ons for the Olympics, but for teams that haven't played international games for so long, I thought the quality was good, this weekend.
They mentioned an Oceania Sevens Tournament in Australia in June, so hopefully the Fijians can join them as well. That will be a good prep, and also necessary, because there have been several tournaments in Europe (with participation from non-European teams) that Oceania teams have not participated in and those other teams still have an advantage (in terms of preparation).
There's some good talent in NZ, so both coaching teams will have a tough job selecting the best team for Tokyo. It's a good problem to have.
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@arhs said in Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments:
Warbrick was the big improver along with Nicole. Koroi v good in last match too. So plenty of depth in squad and competition for places.
With Warbrick the emphasis is on BIG, he looks of a size to take on the Fijians - who always look like men playing against boys.
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@stargazer said in Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments:
Maybe it's just me, but Blyde looked hesitant several times, like she wasn't 100% backing herself to win a sprint.
Don't you ever say anything like that about my girl.
Seriously it maybe just lack of game time to know that she can still skin the oppo.I also have a bit of a crush on Portia. All just rugby, of course, I was the same with McGod.
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@stargazer. I think she is deliberately working on avoiding the touchline and finding her support when she does not have a clear run to the corner. Happy with that philosophy as the continuity regularly gets the try and most importantly wears down the opposition. The men seem to be doing similar. Will watch Vai Clarke and ENS with interest.
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@arhs said in Invitational, provincial, local & school sevens tournaments:
@stargazer. I think she is deliberately working on avoiding the touchline and finding her support when she does not have a clear run to the corner. Happy with that philosophy as the continuity regularly gets the try and most importantly wears down the opposition. The men seem to be doing similar. Will watch Vai Clarke and ENS with interest.
Agree, you don't want people taken out over the sideline when possession is so important.
