2018-2019 World Sevens Series

[Stargazer]

FT: NZ 24 - 26 Spain

Too many missed tackles, shit officiating. Not sure whether Spain deserved the win, because several of their tries came after bad decisions from the ref. However, a well-playing AB7s team would have won anyway.

Spain is one of the strongest of the upcoming nations; good for the game to have a new country joining the top and giving strong competition to the usual favourites.

[Higgins]

Probably on a two year contract so not much that can be done about it really other than continuing to pay his salary but pick another player from the fifteen or so contracted players that are not injured.

[Stargazer]

Standings after two games. NZ needs a hell of a game against the Aussies to reach the Cup QF.

[Stargazer]

Results from our pool:

Aus 17 - 14 Spain
NZ 45 - 7 France
Aus 17 - 21 France
NZ 24 - 26 Spain

[KiwiMurph]

@Stargazer don't they just need to win? They have the best points difference by far.

[Machpants]

@KiwiMurph yep just win, unless Spain or France win with a bonus point....

[Higgins]

@Machpants said in 2018-2019 World Sevens Series:

@KiwiMurph yep just win, unless Spain or France win with a bonus point....

No bonus points in 7s

[Machpants]

Ah yeah forgot, just looking at the table. One point win will probably do then

[Stargazer]

@KiwiMurph said in 2018-2019 World Sevens Series:

@Stargazer don't they just need to win? They have the best points difference by far.

After watching this game, I'm not sure "just winning" this game will be that easy.

[Higgins]

And now Canada tip Fiji over 26 - 19 as the surprises keep on coming.

[Machpants]

@Higgins USA turn next :crossed_fingers:

[Stargazer]

@Higgins Hope the ref didn't have a hand in that (I didn't watch the game). Don't want a repeat of last week, when the home team was "helped" by the officiating.

[Crazy Horse]

NZ being mean to Aussie by not letting have the ball much. 36-7 with time up on the clock.

[Crazy Horse]

Ended up 36-12

[KiwiMurph]

@Stargazer said in 2018-2019 World Sevens Series:

@KiwiMurph said in 2018-2019 World Sevens Series:

@Stargazer don't they just need to win? They have the best points difference by far.

After watching this game, I'm not sure "just winning" this game will be that easy.

Well it was....

[Stargazer]

@KiwiMurph

[Sneakdefreak]

SPAIN?!?

[Stargazer]

The All Blacks 7s will play Fiji in the Cup QF, tomorrow morning at 7.30am NZT.

[ACT Crusader]

Just watched the Spain game. Thought Spain played pretty well. Pretty good line speed.

7s reffing is a total lottery. Seemed some baffling decisions both ways.

[NTA]

Good one Spain. They look pretty sharp from what I've seen last couple of tournaments, and often just lack that final bit of polish to get the job done against more established sides.

The Aussies however are inconsistent in their decision making. France harried then well and we made crucial errors with our lack of composure. "Rocket" Rod Davies is a dud