Joe Webber of New Zealand gets away from Henry Hutchison of Australia during the semi-final match between New Zealand and Australia at the 2020 HSBC Sevens at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. Photo: Getty ImagesThe All Blacks Sevens hadn't won the New Zealand leg of the World Sevens Series in the two years it had been in Hamilton. The All Blacks Sevens overcame a tough French team to do so, claiming a 27-5 win after the Black Ferns Sevens' 24-7 win in their final against Canada. After seeing off Wales, Scotland and the ever-dangerous USA, the All Blacks Sevens took out a tough semifinal clash against Australia to book a final against France. The win sees the All Blacks Sevens extend their lead at the top of the leaderboard, building a handy lead after South Africa, who were second coming into Hamilton, finished 10th in Hamilton.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 26, 2020 08:48 UTC