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Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens into semi-finals in Toulouse
By Ben Smith
The Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Sevens Series in Toulouse.
After day one victories over USA and Poland which secured the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series title for 2023, the Black Ferns Sevens continued their winning ways with a 28-7 win over Canada, powered by a Jorja Miller brace in their final pool game.
Risi Pouri-Lane grabbed a double against Japan in the 29-7 quarter-final win to set up a semi-final showdown with France, who earlier upset Australia and made the final four with a win over Great Britain in their quarter.
Australia were still able to top their pool despite the upset defeat and beat Ireland 17-7 in the quarter-final to set up a semi-final with the USA.
In the men's, the All Blacks Sevens cruised to the semi-finals with a 35-0 win over Ireland to book a semi-final date with France.
New Zealand had comfortable wins over Canada 29-12 and Kenya 31-5 before a tough 14-12 win over Uruguay.
A length of the field try to Roderick Solo after a Regan Ware break gave the All Blacks a 14-5 lead with under two minutes to play.
Argentina booked a date with Canada in the other men's semi-final after a hard-fought 21-12 win over South Africa, while Canada overcome Australia by 12-10.
If the All Blacks Sevens are able to secure their third straight gold and fifth event overall in Toulouse they would seal the Series with one leg remaining.
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I think it's the least likely possibility Ed.
Go to commentsScotland should win this one, considering they are the settled team compared to Australia. However, that is no guarantee that they will win. The Aussies tails is up, and they are throwing everything at the opposition.
When the Aussie fans cracked up and got angry when Joe Schmidt was appointed, I said to them to be patient, that he will get them on the right track. They said that he is not Australian and he won nothing. Second best. I should mind my own business because I don't know the Aussie ways, which is true as I'm SA.
However, now that he is bringing in results, they are all changing their minds. Joe is all in when he coaches a team. There is no team he supports more than the team he coaches. His quality is shining through properly now.
It's going to be a very tight game, much tighter than people realise. Both teams is playing exciting rugby right now. They both want to win. I'd even go as far as marking this game as the top game of the weekend.
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