2016 World Sevens Series
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<p>I had no idea that the Olympic Sevens format will have 3 groups of 4 teams. If they want to restrict the number of teams to 12 then surely having an even number of groups is logical to avoid some contrived system to find the quarter-finalists. Idiots.</p>
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<p>With the World Rugby Sevens Series all but decided, the final round in London will be all about the Olympics this weekend.</p>
<p>When the teams walk off the park for the final time at Twickenham on Sunday evening, the cement on their path to Rio Olympic glory will be setting.</p>
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<p>The three Olympic sevens groups are decided based on World Series standings over the past two years.</p>
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For New Zealand, who will be third ranked barring a 10-point swing with South Africa in London, their pool will feature a trans- Ta$man battle with fourth-ranked Australia.</p>
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<p>Gordon Tietjens' men would also play the ninth and 10th ranked teams, which heading into London are Kenya (141 points) and France (136).</p>
<p>Should either of those sides leap ahead of Samoa in London, it is likely the Pacific nation would fall into New Zealand's pool, creating the toughest group in Rio.</p>
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<p>Samoa are yet to qualify for the Olympic sevens tournament, but are favourites to win a last-chance Olympic repechage tournament in Monaco in June.</p>
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<p><strong>If the standings stay as they are after London, and Samoa do qualify, the Olympic groups will fall as follows.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pool A - Fiji, United States, Argentina, Brazil<br>
Pool B - South Africa, United Kingdom, Samoa, Japan<br>
Pool C - New Zealand, Australia, Kenya, France</strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>London Sevens (men)</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Pool games (NZT)</em></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sat 21/5, 10.20pm: NZ v Brazil</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sun 22/5, 1.26am: NZ v Russia</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sun 22/5, 4.32am: NZ v Argentina</span></span></p> -
<p>The Fijian squad to take part in the London sevens has been announced:</p>
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<p>Fiji sevens squad: Apisai Domolailai, Jasa Veremalua, Waisea Veremula, Isake Katonibau, Viliame Mata, Amenoni Nasilasila, Osea Kolinisau, Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Seremaia Tuwai, Kitone Dawai, Samisoni Viriviri, Jarryd Hayne.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/80237751/jarryd-hayne-included-in-fiji-sevens-squad-for-final-leg-of-world-series'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/80237751/jarryd-hayne-included-in-fiji-sevens-squad-for-final-leg-of-world-series</a></p>
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<p>Just a shame that someone no longer prepared to be Fijian enough to represent that country in one sport is quite prepared to don their colours in another. </p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Higgins" data-cid="581111" data-time="1463742775"><p>The Fijian squad to take part in the London sevens has been announced:<br>
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Fiji sevens squad: Apisai Domolailai, Jasa Veremalua, Waisea Veremula, Isake Katonibau, Viliame Mata, Amenoni Nasilasila, Osea Kolinisau, Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Seremaia Tuwai, Kitone Dawai, Samisoni Viriviri, Jarryd Hayne.<br>
<br><a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/80237751/jarryd-hayne-included-in-fiji-sevens-squad-for-final-leg-of-world-series">http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/80237751/jarryd-hayne-included-in-fiji-sevens-squad-for-final-leg-of-world-series</a><br>
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Just a shame that someone no longer prepared to be Fijian enough to represent that country in one sport is quite prepared to don their colours in another.<br></p></blockquote>
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I know names mean jack shit in showing ones heritage but that team sheet reminds me of that song from Seasame Street. <br><br>
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<p>I know names mean jack shit in showing ones heritage but that team sheet reminds me of that song from Seasame Street.<br><br>
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<p>Many years ago that song, or at least the one I think you are referring to, got me laid. I and a few other blokes were having a pee at a pub and a chick walks in and pees at the urinal alongside us. I sing "One of these things is not like the others" and before you know it I was back at her place doing the deed on her father's favourite rug in the lounge room. She kept saying "I can't believe you came home with me and we are doing it on dad's rug. All the guys I have met are too scared of my father to have anything to do with me." I still wonder today who her father was.</p> -
<p>Just on Hayne: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.smh.com.au/sport/my-journey-with-the-jarryd-hayne-dream-team-is-over-20160519-gozd52.html'>http://www.smh.com.au/sport/my-journey-with-the-jarryd-hayne-dream-team-is-over-20160519-gozd52.html</a></p>
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<p>I think we've all learned that in 2016 the idea that any decent 15 a side player can transform to being the same in a 7's team is no longer realistic</p>
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<p>With that in mind I hope they play Hayne against NZ </p>
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<p>However Rod Kafer made a good point on a TV show in Aus when he wondered if Ben Ryan's ulterior motive for adding Hayne (other than publicity) was to motivate his existing players to pull finger more so they don't lose their place to this...well...dickhead actually (<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.smh.com.au/sport/my-journey-with-the-jarryd-hayne-dream-team-is-over-20160519-gozd52.html'>http://www.smh.com.a...519-gozd52.html</a> ).</p>
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<p>Think Ryan has enough resources and is too knowledgable to play Hayne in any meaningful role.</p> -
<br><br><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="581170" data-time="1463792842"><p>However Rod Kafer made a good point on a TV show in Aus when he wondered if Ben Ryan's ulterior motive for adding Hayne (other than publicity) was to motivate his existing players to pull finger more so they don't lose their place to this...well...dickhead actually (<a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.smh.com.au/sport/my-journey-with-the-jarryd-hayne-dream-team-is-over-20160519-gozd52.html">http://www.smh.com.a...519-gozd52.html</a> ).<br><br>
Think Ryan has enough resources and is too knowledgable to play Hayne in any meaningful role.</p></blockquote>
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Hard to see how they need to be motivated more. They've all but sewn up the World Series and have a chance to go to Rio and win gold.<br><br>
Bringing in Hayne now could have the opposite impact from that intended.<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crazy Horse" data-cid="581154" data-time="1463784243"><p>
Many years ago that song, or at least the one I think you are referring to, got me laid. I and a few other blokes were having a pee at a pub and a chick walks in and pees at the urinal alongside us. I sing "One of these things is not like the others" and before you know it I was back at her place doing the deed on her father's favourite rug in the lounge room. She kept saying "I can't believe you came home with me and we are doing it on dad's rug. All the guys I have met are too scared of my father to have anything to do with me." I still wonder today who her father was.</p></blockquote><br>
Not sure what disturbs me more about that story ... the fact that you had sex with someone you met at a urinal or that you shared it with us ... -
Toughen up Booboo a lot worse has been shared on here. And despite the fact we met at the urinal she wasn't a horror, which is surprising I know.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mikedogz" data-cid="581357" data-time="1463822674"><p>There seem to be a lot of pommy coach's in sevens. Not many kiwis that I know of.</p></blockquote>
I'd say that's down to opportunity. A lot of 7s rugby played over here if you look hard enough, plus easier to get to tournies around Europe. Good money involved. <br><br>
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<p>Full time: England beat Fiji 31-10.</p>
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<p>Not taking anything away from England's win, but Fiji was terrible. Not sure whether Hayne has actually touched the ball at all after coming on in the 3rd minute of the 2nd half. The last ball passed by a Fiji player was meant for him, but it was intercepted and England scored their final try.</p>
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<p>By the way, Dan Norton scored an absolutely fabulous try! </p>
