England Day 2 - interesting first day.

[Coastie]

All three series contenders are through to the semis, though Fiji and South Africa clash - meaning one of those will drop out of the race clearly. Money is on Fiji, the Blitzbok are having a mare of a comp without Cecil imho.

NZ have England to contend with, though to be honest if Fiji get through to the semis then they have the ***le for 2014/2015.

Have Japan lost their permanent place for 2015/2016? Don't have the table to hand but had a notion that they needed a result to ensure involvement next season.

Congrats to Scotland downing England, is that a warm glow up north

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Can't see us getting past NZ to be honest, even with home advantage (though I don't think that means as much in 7s).

 

[Coastie]

Can't see us getting past NZ to be honest, even with home advantage (though I don't think that means as much in 7s).

Forgot to mention, congrats to England on qualification for the Olympics!

 

[ratsapprentice]

USA killing it in the cup final, Mike Friday has been doing wonders for them.
Individually they are very strong and they are clearly very well coached now - if they continue improving as they have in the last 2-3 years, I could see them consistently challenging for Cups.

 

[Coastie]

Wow what a day of upsets.

England trip up New Zealand, Australia smack the Fijians, and the Yanks take out their first comp!

Congrats to both Fiji, 2014/2015 World Series Champs, and U.S.A, London Champions.

Have a feeling rugby is about to explode in North America if the 7s team can make a good fist of it in Rio.