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2018 RWC 7s: New Zealand defends title

Local News, News, Rugby, Sport | | | By Maciu Malo

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The New Zealand 7s team performing the Haka after winning the Rugby World Cup 7s final against England at the AT&T Park in San Francisco. Picture: JOVESA NAISUA

NEW Zealand has successfully defended the Rugby World Cup Sevens defeating England 33-12 at the AT & T Park in San Francisco.

Laced with four Fijian boys the side also created history being the first team to win the world cup back to back and for a record of three years.

Fijian flyer Jo Ravouvou continued from where he left off in the semi-final win against Fiji and combined perfectly with his rover Sione Molia to score three tries between them.

Nippy playmaker Akuila Rokolisoa also scored for the champion side with the rest pf the tries scored by Trael Joass.

England’s tries were scored by Mark Ellery and Ruaridh McConnochie. 

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