IRB Sevens 2012/13

[Hugh Jarse]

Kenya playing like Fiji of old. A very considered and patient game plan.

It is pleasing to see them make progress on the Series circuit.

Oscar Ouma is a suitable replacement for one of the Injera/Kayenga brothers. Just need one more superstar young'un coming through.


1st ever win by Kenya over the Wizards.

Thunderbolts next. Would like to see them play in a little less yellow, and maybe green pants.

 

[badabing59]

So first semi is NZ v Kenya.
Aus played very well yesterday as did Septics-hard to call this match

 

[Hugh Jarse]

30 seconds gone and the Septics score under the dot. 0-7 against us.

Septics playing with confidence and will we see a repeat of yesterday's pool game as USA are all over AUS so far

USA Score more meat. 0-14 . This is looking ominous. About to go to the sheds for oranges and Clarkies Boy gets a pie to bring the score back to 9 points after the 1/2 time buzzer.


1/2 time USA 14 - AUS 5

 

[Iluvmyfooty]

How the fk did they win their pool? Thankfully they aren't plying NZ or Kenya it would be more embarrassing

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Thunderbolts in for their 3rd try. Clarkies boy is doing well.

AUS 17 - USA 14

But wait steak knives coming and Edwards scores for USA To take the lead and the game. 25 seconds to go.

AUS 17- USA 19

 

[Iluvmyfooty]

A much better effort byOz in the second half. More aggression and straight running is it too late though

 

[Tordah]

Aus wins through a pretty obvious double movement - as in he didn't release the ball when he tried to place it over the line, then reached back to place it behind him.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Goodness gracious me, the Septics are shafted again by another one after the bell from AUS. We progress to the semi by 24 - 19.

Soap Dodgers vs Saffers. This should be a great game. Winner of this game will likely be up vs the Darkness in the final.

 

[Braveheart81]

Wooooo!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Soap Dodgers deserve to come second here on the basis of their ugly playing strip.

Cmon Saffers.

 

[Tordah]

Soap Dodgers deserve to come second here on the basis of their ugly playing strip.

Cmon Saffers.

And because of Rodwell, because, just look at him! He's the Saia Fainga'a of Sevens Rugby

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Team USA Eagles will be developing a paranoia. They really did enough to win both games against us, but the game isn't over until it is over.

Some very promising signs from the Septics for the future series as they build for Rio Gold.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Appropriate that the Soap Dodgers have a Pratt playing for them.

Some may say that they are all related to Lewis Pratt.


Edit: the Lewis's do what they are famous for and score after the hooter clawing back 7 points to trail by 7 - 14 at oranges.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Judging by this clash, I don't know who Australia would be more likely to beat.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

In another traditional Soap Dodger move, with 10 seconds left they try to win the match with a penalty kick.

Sadly for them the kick goes wide and it's sudden death extra time 14-14.

Edit: Try time for the Lewis's. The Jarpies are gone. Cecil Afrika was off his game tonight and it shows in the Saffers performances.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

The Semis are therefore:

NZL v KEN. @ 15:22 Uk time or midnight:22 in Aust East Time
AUS v ENG @ 15:44 UK time or midnight:44 (AEST)

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

The Semis are therefore:

NZL v KEN. @ 15:22 Uk time or midnight:22 in Aust East Time
AUS v ENG @ 15:44 UK time or midnight:44 (AEST)

Aus v Kenya final. Please let it be an Aus v Kenya.

 

[Rassie]

Boy are we a inconsistent bunch

 

[USARugger]

That's 7s for you.

Australia got very, very lucky today!

 

[badabing59]

ht 0-0 white knuckle stuff here