Sevens 2021/22 (World Series, Oceania, Comm Games & R7WC)

[John S]

Did anyone see this - England running down the clock vs Argentina?

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Did anyone see this - England running down the clock vs Argentina?

What’s new about running down the clock to win games and in 7s especially…nothing here

 

[John S]

Ok. I didn't think so but the commentator mentioned it

Also interesting that the World Rugby header said "controversial"

 

[Drew]

there’s time wasting and there’s time wasting. That was rubbish.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Ok. I didn't think so but the commentator mentioned it

Also interesting that the World Rugby header said "controversial"

Controversial in that it allowed both teams to qualify for the Cup rounds.

 

[Pfitzy]

Oceania 7s this morning - two good wins for the guys over Fiji and the gals over one of the NZ teams. Some good composure from both despite pressure.

 

[Members Section]

Oceania 7s this morning - two good wins for the guys over Fiji and the gals over one of the NZ teams. Some good composure from both despite pressure.

Was it just me or did Fiji not actually play in the 2nd half?

 

[Pfitzy]

Was it just me or did Fiji not actually play in the 2nd half?

I think they had a couple of new guys letting them down. A couple of our restart retentions were magic, it must be said.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

NZ v Aus highlights

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Bizarro end to NZ v Aus men, NZ up with time gone & one of the rookies decides to throw rather than kick it out. From the penalty Roache of all people drops it cold, game over & NZ will win the comp no matter what happens in the last round.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Black Ferns Ma (white) go 5/5 to wrap up the women's comp, also with a round to spare.

 

[Serge]

As Australia and New Zealand used this competition to trial potential new squad members, which new players put their hands up to warrant future selection?

 

[RugbyReg]

Dunbar has really stood up for the Aussies while James Turner has shown some glimpses too. Tom Morrison has really caught my eye considering I knew nothing about him.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

NZ Ma not as far ahead of Aus on PD as I thought so effectively a GF, Aus need to win by two or more to take out the comp.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Bizarro end to NZ v Aus men, NZ up with time gone & one of the rookies decides to throw rather than kick it out. From the penalty Roache of all people drops it cold, game over & NZ will win the comp no matter what happens in the last round.

Yeh bizarre finish but cracker of a game.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Was a hard watch at times given the huge gaps between games (which was by design to replicate as much as possible the Comm Games draw) but I think everyone would've gotten some positives from it esp if & when they need to draft in reinforcements for CG or R7WC squads.

 

[Members Section]

2 questions

1. Why were we wearing that horrible green strip all weekend?
2. Why is Corey Toole in sydney & not auckland?

 

[RugbyReg]

2 questions

1. Why were we wearing that horrible green strip all weekend?
2. Why is Corey Toole in sydney & not auckland?

1. Because it’s not a full Australian team. It’s a development team. So it’s an Australian Selection.
2. See 1.

 

[Members Section]

1. Because it’s not a full Australian team. It’s a development team. So it’s an Australian Selection.
2. See 1.

ah yep fair point,

still horrible jersey

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

NZ have named their Comm Games squads:

Rugby Sevens teams named for Commonwealth Games

The 26-rugby sevens athletes making up the men’s and women's squads for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games have been announced today in Mt Maunganui.

www.allblacks.com

Very few newbies in the women's but plenty in the men's incl Che Clark who might just be the next big thing in NZ men's 7's (as Jaz Hotham will probably be the next big thing in the women's game).

Women's squad: Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Sarah Hirini (captain), Stacey Fluhler, Jazmin Hotham, Shiray Kaka, Tyla Nathan-Wong, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Alena Saili, Niall Williams, Tenika Willison, Portia Woodman. Travelling reserves: Terina Te Tamaki and Mahina Paul. Non-travelling reserves: Shakira Baker, Ruby Tui, Manaia Nuku, Tysha Ikenasio.

Men's squad: Leroy Carter, Che Clark, Dylan Collier, Scott Curry, Sam Dickson (captain), Moses Leo, Ngarohi McGarvey-Black, Sione Molia, Tone Ng Shiu, Akuila Rokolisoa, Caleb Tangitau, Regan Ware, Joe Webber. Travelling reserves: Amanaki Nicole, Roderick Solo. Non-travelling reserves: Brady Rush, Kurt Baker, Trael O'Flaherty-Joass, Tim Mikkelson.