England Women 7s Crowned Champions in USA
By Kath
February 15 2009
England Women were crowned champions of the San Diego Sevens on Saturday after a thrilling final, which saw England battle their way to a 17-12 victory in sudden death at Petco Park.
February 15 2009
England Women were crowned champions of the San Diego Sevens on Saturday after a thrilling final, which saw England battle their way to a 17-12 victory in sudden death at Petco Park.
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Date: 15/02/2009 06:11
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England Women players' reaction to winning San Diego Sevens
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Date: 15/02/2009 06:31
England Women players' reaction to winning San Diego Sevens
England 17 USA 12
England Captain Sue Day said: "We left it late to win the game, but in the end we came good. We knew we had the fitness to keep going, so we just had to keeping working and hope that we got that winning try.
"It's been a demanding tournament, and we have played some tough pool games against Japan and the USA. Today there was the pressure to perform but we did it in a wonderful stadium with a great atmosphere. Next up is Dubai and we are really looking forward to going there and hopefully keep this winning run going."
Wasps' Heather Fisher, who scored England's winning try in sudden death, said: "I am so happy. I saw the US defender coming and I just knew I had to get past her, and if I did I was in.
"We weren't worried about playing in extra time because we know we are a fit side and we handled it well. In my mind, there was never any doubt that we wouldn't win.
"The USA were very physical and aggressive in the breakdown. That didn't surprise us and we showed composure."
Saracens' Charlotte Barras said: "I'm ecstatic. San Diego has been an amazing tournament and we are just very happy that we have won. We handled playing in extra time well. We knew we were the fitter side so we weren't rattled. We have definitely got areas to work on but we know we can improve."
Worcester's Katherine Merchant
Worcester's Katherine Merchant said: "It's really amazing to have won. It was a tough game, and the USA were raring to go in front of their home crowd.
"For me personally, I've really enjoyed the tournament and scored a lot of tries. The tries are for everyone though as it's because I can get good clean ball that I'm able to score the tries. It's a real team effort."
Blaydon Team Northumbria's Danielle Waterman said: "This has been a great week. We have progressed step by step and we are really pleased to have come away with a win.
"Playing at Petco Park has been a wonderful chance to showcase our game in front of a packed crowd. It didn't worry us, and as soon as we were on the pitch, we played a natural game for us.
"We were very confident in extra time. We knew we had the fitness so it was just a matter of putting it all together. It was then awesome to see my room mate score the winning try."
England 17 USA 12
England Captain Sue Day said: "We left it late to win the game, but in the end we came good. We knew we had the fitness to keep going, so we just had to keeping working and hope that we got that winning try.
"It's been a demanding tournament, and we have played some tough pool games against Japan and the USA. Today there was the pressure to perform but we did it in a wonderful stadium with a great atmosphere. Next up is Dubai and we are really looking forward to going there and hopefully keep this winning run going."
Wasps' Heather Fisher, who scored England's winning try in sudden death, said: "I am so happy. I saw the US defender coming and I just knew I had to get past her, and if I did I was in.
"We weren't worried about playing in extra time because we know we are a fit side and we handled it well. In my mind, there was never any doubt that we wouldn't win.
"The USA were very physical and aggressive in the breakdown. That didn't surprise us and we showed composure."
Saracens' Charlotte Barras said: "I'm ecstatic. San Diego has been an amazing tournament and we are just very happy that we have won. We handled playing in extra time well. We knew we were the fitter side so we weren't rattled. We have definitely got areas to work on but we know we can improve."
Worcester's Katherine Merchant
Worcester's Katherine Merchant said: "It's really amazing to have won. It was a tough game, and the USA were raring to go in front of their home crowd.
"For me personally, I've really enjoyed the tournament and scored a lot of tries. The tries are for everyone though as it's because I can get good clean ball that I'm able to score the tries. It's a real team effort."
Blaydon Team Northumbria's Danielle Waterman said: "This has been a great week. We have progressed step by step and we are really pleased to have come away with a win.
"Playing at Petco Park has been a wonderful chance to showcase our game in front of a packed crowd. It didn't worry us, and as soon as we were on the pitch, we played a natural game for us.
"We were very confident in extra time. We knew we had the fitness so it was just a matter of putting it all together. It was then awesome to see my room mate score the winning try."
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