WORLD 7s SERIES
ENGLAND finished joint seventh at the World Sevens Series in Hamilton last Sunday.
After finishing second in their pool on day one, England faced hosts New Zealand and were narrowly beaten 12-19. They were then edged out by Samoa as they lost 17-22 to the side that would end up being placed fifth.
It is the second tournament in a row where England have finished joint seventh, with the next meeting at the Las Vegas leg of the series in March.
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor said: “It’s been a tough two weeks for us as a programme losing out in the...