2016 World Sevens Series

[Stargazer]

<p>NZ Women win 26-5. Despite missing several of the more experienced players, they looked good in this game. I hope they can also play like this against stronger teams.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Next game at 10.20am NZT v Spain.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Second convincing win from the NZ women, who beat Spain 31-7.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Next game v USA at 1.12pm NZT.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>The NZ women also beat USA, 19-7.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>They will play the Cup QF early tomorrow morning at 5.22am NZT.</p>

[Higgins]

<p>The field this is being played on looks to be as bad as the one in Melbourne in terms of cutting up. You can notice it cutting up even as players are simply running and it looks like the groundsmen have simply filled up yesterdays divots with sand. One key England player has already been invalided out in the first game today, but whether that is attributable to the pitch is debatable. </p>

[Stargazer]

<p>The NZ men trail SA 12-7 at half time.</p>

[KiwiMurph]

Nz lose 12-7. I thought they played bloody well though - gave a good account of themselves.

[Stargazer]

<p>And NZ are out. No change in the score. SA go through to the Cup SF.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>NZ will play the Aussies in the Plate SF at 7.44pm NZT.</p>

[booboo]

Thought we were going to sneak that at the end. Poohs

[leytonandamanda]

Messam was very poor! No idea,plays 7's As he plays 15's. <br><br><br>
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[Stargazer]

<p>Half time in the Plate semi and NZ lead 12-7 against Australia.</p>

[Chris B.]

<p>How many players make the squad for Rio - twelve?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>FORWARDS</p>
<ul><li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2324?team=Sevens'>Akira Ioane</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1926?team=Sevens'>Antonio Kiri Kiri</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2134?team=Sevens'>Ardie Savea</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2563?team=Sevens'>Billy Ropiha</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1478?team=Sevens'>DJ Forbes</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2470?team=Sevens'>Dylan Collier</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1313?team=Sevens'>Liam Messam</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2198?team=Sevens'>Sam Dickson</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2111?team=Sevens'>Scott Curry</a></li>
</ul><p> BACKS</p>
<ul><li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2424?team=Sevens'>Augustine Pulu</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2242?team=Sevens'>Beaudein Waaka</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2205?team=Sevens'>Ben Lam</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2110?team=Sevens'>Declan O’Donnell</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2260?team=Sevens'>Gillies Kaka</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2558?team=Sevens'>Isaac Te Aute</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2335?team=Sevens'>Isaac Te Tamaki</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2156?team=Sevens'>Joe Webber</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2561?team=Sevens'>Josh Van Lieshout</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1970?team=Sevens'>Kurt Baker</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2475?team=Sevens'>Lewis Ormond</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2166?team=Sevens'>Pita Ahki</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2243?team=Sevens'>Regan Ware</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2401?team=Sevens'>Rieko Ioane</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1333?team=Sevens'>Sherwin Stowers</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2562?team=Sevens'>Sione Molia</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2039?team=Sevens'>Sonny Bill Williams</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1911?team=Sevens'>Teddy Stanaway</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1888?team=Sevens'>Tim Mikkelson</a></li>
</ul><p> </p>
<p>Without having watched too much sevens, I'd tend to think, barring injury, Akira Ioane, Forbes, Curry and Mikkelson are certainties. I think Sam Dickson might be out of the equation.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'd imagine they'll pick Sonny Bill and Liam Messam.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So, another six..mainly from - Savea, Pulu, Lam, Baker, Ahki, Reiko Ioane, Kaka, Webber, Ware?</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>NZ beat Oz 31-7 and are through to the Plate Final at 10.33pm NZT. Opponent: the winner of Samoa v France.</p>

[ACT Crusader]

Chris B, I reckon SBW and Kaka are certainties. Kaka is a genuine "something from nothing" option. Plus his quick acceleration is pretty important for us. <br><br>
SBW on the big stage and all that....

[taniwharugby]

<p>Lam is out too isnt he??</p>

[Chris B.]

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<p>Chris B, I reckon SBW and Kaka are certainties. Kaka is a genuine "something from nothing" option. Plus his quick acceleration is pretty important for us.<br><br>
SBW on the big stage and all that....</p>
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kaka seems to be one of our few genuine playmakers and the most reliable kicker. Seems to be pretty error-ridden in general play as well and I find myself throwing my hands up in the air at plenty of what he does, but I suspect you're right. </p>

[taniwharugby]

<p>If 12 I still need to drop 1....probably Ahki or Webber?</p>
<p> </p>
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="573002" data-time="1460879821">
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<p>How many players make the squad for Rio - twelve?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>FORWARDS</p>
<ul><li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2324?team=Sevens'>Akira Ioane</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2134?team=Sevens'>Ardie Savea</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1478?team=Sevens'>DJ Forbes</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1313?team=Sevens'>Liam Messam</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2111?team=Sevens'>Scott Curry</a></li>
</ul><p> BACKS</p>
<ul><li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2424?team=Sevens'>Augustine Pulu</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2260?team=Sevens'>Gillies Kaka</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2156?team=Sevens'>Joe Webber</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1970?team=Sevens'>Kurt Baker</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2166?team=Sevens'>Pita Ahki</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2401?team=Sevens'>Rieko Ioane</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/2039?team=Sevens'>Sonny Bill Williams</a></li>
<li><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens/1888?team=Sevens'>Tim Mikkelson</a></li>
</ul><p> </p>
<p> </p>
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[Higgins]

<p>If you get the chance to watch the Fiji v Sth Africa semi-final replay then take advantage of it. It is one of the most spectacular and skilful games of 7s you can ever hope to see.</p>

[Stargazer]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="573002" data-time="1460879821">
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<p>How many players make the squad for Rio - twelve?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Without having watched too much sevens, I'd tend to think, barring injury, Akira Ioane, Forbes, Curry and Mikkelson are certainties. I think Sam Dickson might be out of the equation.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'd imagine they'll pick Sonny Bill and Liam Messam.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So, another six..mainly from - Savea, Pulu, Lam, Baker, Ahki, Reiko Ioane, Kaka, Webber, Ware?</p>
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<p>Lam is out too isnt he??</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Out for the rest of the season: Declan O'Donnell (knee), Scott Curry (shoulder), Joe Webber (shoulder), Ben Lam (knee).</span></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There are several other players with injuries, but hopefully they will recover soon enough for the final rounds of the Series and the Olympics (Mikkelson, Dickson, Ahki etc).</span></span></p>

[Chris B.]

<p>I read pretty recently that Curry was expecting to be available for Rio.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I though they said Dickson's injury had ended his season, but Google suggests you're right. That's good and adds to the selection question.</p>

[booboo]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="ACT Crusader" data-cid="573010" data-time="1460880892"><p>
Chris B, I reckon SBW and Kaka are certainties. Kaka is a genuine "something from nothing" option. Plus his quick acceleration is pretty important for us. <br><br>
SBW on the big stage and all that....</p></blockquote>
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Yeah I reckon SBW is a lock. Nearly won the QF today with the inside ball round the back of the tackler but Baker couldn't grab it.<br><br>
Not so sure about Messam.<br><br>
Kaka I also think is a lock. He's about the only playmaker we have. Pulu is out isn't he?<br><br><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="573011" data-time="1460881039"><p>
Lam is out too isnt he??</p></blockquote>
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Yeah i thought so. He would have been in the side i reckon.<br><br>
Savea and Rieko (is it Rieko or Reiko? It appears Stuff doesn't know: <a class="bbc_url" href="http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/78974571/Identifying-five-rising-youngsters-of-Super-Rugby-who-are-on-road-to-All-Blacks">http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/78974571/Identifying-five-rising-youngsters-of-Super-Rugby-who-are-on-road-to-All-Blacks</a> <br><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote"><p>
Reiko Ioane is looking like a good contender for the Rio Olympics.<br><br>
Rieko Ioane <br><br>
Blues wing<br><br>
Age: 19 ...</p></blockquote>
<br>
are certainties IMO.<br><br>
Ware to add bulk.