England ousted at first hurdle in Rugby World Cup Sevens

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CAPE TOWN : The heavyweight trio of hosts South Africa, New Zealand and Fiji eased into the men’s quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup Sevens on Friday, but England fell at the first hurdle.Unlike the World Sevens Series circuit, there are no pool stages and the World Cup is a straight knockout format.

CAPE TOWN : The heavyweight trio of hosts South Africa, New Zealand and Fiji eased into the men’s quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup Sevens on Friday, but England fell at the first hurdle.

England lost their round of 16 clash 17-5 to Ireland, who scored tries through Harry McNulty, Mark Roche and Jordan Conroy to set up a quarter-final on Saturday with the home side. "I wouldn't say there is no pressure, but we are not going to focus on that," Davids told reporters."We are ready for tomorrow, it's going to be a tough one."

 

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