New Zealand Defeat England to Win Hong Kong Sevens
30th March 2011 01:38PM
Frank Halai, who was hampered by an ankle injury throughout the tournament, ignored the pain to score two tries as New Zealand ran in five tries to three to claim the 30 points on offer for winning the Hong Kong title.
They now have 110 points in the world series, five points ahead of England.
Coach Gordon Tietjens said the team had used the Christchurch earthquake as motivation at the tournament.
"It was certainly in the back of our minds. They've gone through some really tough times so it is great that whatever we've done here tonight might brighten things in Christchurch," he said.
Stand-in skipper Lote Raikabula paid tribute to the efforts of his young players, especially after captain DJ Forbes was ruled out of the final with a hamstring injury.
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