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Updated now some very surprising resuilts and as we can see New Zealand faile again on their home turf.

England failed as well but look at the USA

England Sevens lose title dream
Saturday February 6, 2010
Issued by Jessica Chambers RFU



Turner impresses for England Sevens



England have lost their New Zealand Sevens title to cup winners Fiji in a 28-19 semi final defeat.

Last year's winners couldn't hold on to their cup dream despite putting in a brave performance against the South Sea Islanders.

Youngsters Dan Caprice (Blackheath) and Mat Turner (Bristol Rugby) crossed the line for England but Ben Ryan's side turned over too much ball and the Fijians took advantage to come back from an early deficit to build a lead they never relinquished.

After losing their captain Kevin Barrett (Saracens) to injury on day one Ryan's side came back to beat Canada in the quarter final 31-0 with Ben Gollings (Gold Coast), Turner and Caprice adding to the scoreboard.

England will now travel to the USA for next weekend's Las Vegas Sevens where they will face Wales, Japan and Argentina in the pool stages.

England Sevens squad for New Zealand and Las Vegas

Jake Abbott (Worcester Warriors)
Donald Barrell (Saracens)
Kevin Barrett (Saracens)
Chris Brightwell (Bedford)
Dan Caprice (Blackheath)
Isoa Damudamu (British Army)
Ben Gollings (Gold Coast, Australia)
Dan Norton (Bristol Rugby)
James Rodwell (Moseley)
Nick Royle (Fylde)
Matt Turner (Bristol Rugby)
Christian Wade (London Wasps)

New Zealand Sevens results:

February 5, England 31-7 USA
February 5, England 24-19 Tonga
February 5, England 24-10 Kenya

February 6, cup quarter final, England 31-0 Canada
February 6, cup semi final, England 19-28 Fiji

Consistent QF/SF means we're around the top5 teams but might not win a series this season.

NZ look the best overall but well done Samoa/Fiji on a great final.