Both touted as potential stars of the tournament, they had also enjoyed contrasting three days at the Deodoro Stadium as their teams progressed to the gold medal decider. Portia Woodman and Ellia Green were both in tears at the end of the inaugural Olympic women's rugby sevens final today, but for very different reasons. Former track sprinter Green, meanwhile, looked almost like a spare part as Australia's talent-laden squad also stormed through the draw. "It's been one of the great sights of the Olympic Games so far - Portia Woodman in full flight," former England coach Clive Woodward said. "This New Zealand backline is just world-class and she is an amazing athlete."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 09, 2016 01:52 UTC