If the Blues started the Sevens Nations Series in Perth in Rugby sevens in the worst way, with two victories in as many matches, the pressure was on the shoulders of their female counterparts. Indeed, more than ever, we expected compensation from them with the performance of the men. But make no mistake, we suffered the same fate.
The French women do not give any favors to rugby sevens
For their entry into this Sevens Nations Series in Perth, the French women's rugby sevens team faced the Spanish. And against our neighbors in the Pyrenees, how can I put it, there was no match. Well helped by Alycia Christiaens' double, the French scored no less than five tries in total against Spain, and won 33-5. We've had better things like a failed start.
But what's painful about rugby sevens is that we don't even have time to pull ourselves together when a new match is coming up right behind. In the same day. This time, it is the Chinese who cross paths with the Blues. And if the first period seems tight, a French test just before the break crucifies the Asians (and us, at the same time). France won the match 21-0, and signed an odious flawless performance. In total, the Blues flattened eight tries, and scored 54 points for only 5 conceded in the space of a few hours. A day at work like any other with rugby sevens.
-This double victory allows the French women's team to qualify for the quarter-finals, even before facing the local Australians tomorrow morning in the last group match. A disaster.
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