Eight tries: Kurt Baker
New Zealand claimed the IRB Sevens title in South Africa for a record fourth successive year after beating France 47-12 in the final in PE on Sunday.
The All Blacks outscored the French seven tries to two in the final to record a emphatic 47-12 victory. Kurt Baker was hugely impressive bagging a hat-trick in the final. It was an impressive win and a fitting end to a great weekend in South Africa.
The defending champions beat hosts South Africa to book their place in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. The Kiwis had to come from 5-0 behind to beat the hosts 12-5 thanks to yet another strong display from Tomasi Cama.
In the second semi-final, France snatched victory in sudden death extra time after Manoel Dall Igna had drawn the scores level in the final seconds of normal time. Gaston Revel hit the post with an attempted penalty drop for Los Pumas, but Terry Bouhraoua stepped up successfully for France.
South Africa ended their campaign on a high, beating Argentina 35-0 to finish third.
Results
Final: New Zealand 47-12 France
Third place play-off: South Africa 35-0 Argentina
Plate final: Wales 26-14 Fiji
Bowl final: Australia 26-14 Samoa
Shield final: Spain 33-0 Zimbabwe
Plate semi-finals: Wales 26-19 USA, Portugal 12-26 Fiji
Shield semi-finals: Zimbabwe 21-14 Scotland, Canada 12-29 Spain
Bowl semi-finals: Australia 24-21 Kenya, Samoa 15-12 England
Cup semi-finals: South Africa 7-12 New Zealand, France 10-7 Argentina
Quarter-finals:
South Africa 17-7 United States
Wales 5-35 New Zealand
Portugal 7-10 France
Fiji 12-15 Argentina
Bowl quarter-finals:
Australia 24-14 Zimbabwe
Kenya 19-17 Scotland
Canada 21-36 Samoa
England 14-7 Spain
With thanks to the IRB
Comments
rugby_rockstar says...
when's the next 7's rwc? because there's now a valid argument for english 15-a-side players to go to it. I'm usually against this practice because it feels unfair to the professional 7's players. but the england squad hasn't performed for a few seasons now, so why not take Wade? or Care or Burns?
Posted 09:30 11th December 2012
passtheball says...
Maybe they should move the round from SA to Kenya - they and Portugal are on the move.
Posted 14:15 10th December 2012
Ramage says...
@Golden_statenba lol, lol, lol pure gold and for me quote of the year.
Posted 12:57 10th December 2012
Iyhel says...
@ kybone: with the Olympics, from this very year the French federation has set 7s as a priority; players are now directly managed by the federation and not any more just loaned by the clubs at their good will. More time together, specific preparation, etc.
Posted 12:18 10th December 2012
Stellenbosched2 says...
Hi mayce,
Agree with you. I think the SA leg should be relocated to Newlands.
Posted 04:38 10th December 2012
bigb6969 says...
when the sevens comes to wellington, over 35000 seats are packed every year.
Posted 23:36 09th December 2012
kybone says...
Well done NZ. And well doen France actually. I've always been a bit puzzled as to why such a major rugby playing nation don't have a good 7's team, especially when they produce such talented attacking players. But they seem to be turning a corner this year. Also good to see the likes of Portugal and Spain do well again. As for England, TRY HARDER!!
Posted 21:03 09th December 2012
Golden_statenba says...
@mayce
Bokavenger decided to go
Posted 20:30 09th December 2012
rugbybutten says...
The World Champions are starting to wind up towards Moscow
Posted 19:31 09th December 2012
mayce says...
whats with all the empty seats?
Posted 17:43 09th December 2012