Clark Laidlaw angrily demonstrating his frustration on the sidelines told the story of New Zealand's cup quarter-final exit to France in the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday. France made the final after beating Sir Gordon Tietjens' Samoa side 19-12 in the last four, but that proved a step too far as Fiji won the decider 21-7 for their fifth consecutive Hong Kong title. GETTY IMAGES France scored their first win over New Zealand at the Hong Kong Sevens. ​READ MORE:* NZ make Hong Kong Sevens quarters* Hong Kong Sevens: Live match centre* Hamilton is home for New Zealand 7s* Hamilton, Fiji could share NZ SevensFor France, it was their first win over New Zealand at the prestigious Hong Kong tournament, the jewel in the crown of the annual sevens series, but the Kiwis were flat on finals day before a packed house at Hong Kong Stadium. GETTY IMAGES Gabin Villiere dashing clear for France's second try in their quarter-final win against New Zealand in Hong Kong.

Source: Stuff April 07, 2019 04:26 UTC