In what would be the final ever sevens on the iconic Hong Kong Stadium forward of a transfer to a brand new residence at Kai Tak, the Kiwis bought the job performed on two fronts as the ladies demolished the USA and the boys bought the job performed reverse the French.
The 36-7 win for the ladies noticed them prime the present SVNS standings, edging forward of their arch Aussie rivals on factors distinction. It was additionally their second Hong Kong win in successive years, which is one thing Shiray Kaka was very happy to rejoice.
Within the aftermath of the win – and after giving her medal to a surprised (and delighted) younger fan – the New Zealand star mentioned: “Hear this crowd man, that’s what it means. I can’t even focus, it’s unreal!
“we’re simply fortunate in New Zealand to have so many younger folks arising and so they’re simply rugby gamers, already footballers, as a result of that is what we’re.
“Oh my gosh, we’ve bought Mahina (Paul) on the bench, she’s one of many quickest in our crew, and he or she’s coming from my spot. So I’m like, ‘I want to select my S-H-I-T up, as a result of she’s coming for my spot. So we don’t truly simply have competitors on the earth, it’s competitors at residence with us too. So yeah, it’s fairly cool.”
The lads in the meantime held out in opposition to France 10-7, to take their first sequence gold of the season. The win takes them to fifth, with France a single log level forward of them.
Speaking on the pitch in Hong Kong, Tone Ng Shiu spoke of how the rise in requirements can now be maintained all the way in which to the Olympic Video games in Paris.
He mentioned: “It’s a mentality factor we apply time and again in coaching. So ensuring that we come over right here and being composed and we stayed on it.
“I feel for us, that is undoubtedly a stepping stone. We didn’t do too effectively within the final tournaments however hopefully we will simply maintain rising to peak by the point the Olympics comes.”
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