Australia Rip Up Script on Day One at London Sevens

At the end of a breathless opening day at the Emirates Airline London Sevens only Australia can still boast a 100% record in the competition after they produced a stellar performance to beat the hosts and defending champions England 38-5 in the final pool match.

IRB Sevens World Series leaders Samoa suffered their first defeat in 21 matches against Argentina and next face a mouth-watering Cup quarter final clash against closest rivals New Zealand, who drew their final pool match against Kenya.

Reigning World Series champions South Africa came from behind to draw with Fiji and top their group and face the hosts in the last eight, while in-form Australia will play Fiji. In the fourth quarter final Wales will play Argentina in a replay of last year's Rugby World Cup Sevens final.

With just two events left to play in the 2009/10 IRB Sevens World Series Samoa currently lead the standings for the first time, three points clear of eight-time winners New Zealand.

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* Rights-free photos of all 16 teams in action are available for download and use.

** Rights-free audio is available from day one with:
Michael O'Connor, Australia coach
Ben Ryan, England coach
Gordon Tietjens, New Zealand coach
Stephen Betham, Samoa coach
Fabian Juries, South Africa
Stephen Gemmell, Scotland coach
Philip Mack, Canada captain (after France match)
Ben Gollings, England captain (after Scotland victory)
Paul John, Wales coach (after victory over Kenya)
DJ Forbes, NZ Captain (after Wales match)

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Further information:

Seb Lauzier, IRB Sevens, seb.lauzier@irb.com