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Dubai 7s (Women)
2024-25
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AUS vs NZL
Dubai 7s (Women)
The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
Australia 7s (Women)
vs
New Zealand 7s (Women)
28
FT
24
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Full-Time: 28 - 24
Australia did well to absorb pressure in this match, not losing sight of the goal even when they were under pressure from a strong attacking play from the Kiwis. They got over the ball on a couple of occasions to force turnovers and penalties, but found themselves under enormous pressure at times at the restarts. The Black Ferns outfit chased their kick offs well, forcing turnover ball or forcing the Aussies onto the back foot as a result.
It was Australia that got off to a strong start with two quick tries, but New Zealand hit right back with two in quick succession as well, only trailing thanks to the missed conversion on the second. Australia managed to snatch another right before the break to secure the lead at halftime. It was New Zealand who started the second half better, with another two tries in two minutes, but a try to Maddie Levi against the run of play, with a 90m sprint, would ultimately be the decider!
14'
Big scrum from New Zealand, but the ball spills out the back! Caslick toes it back, but it bounces back infield. Levi scoops it up at the back and boots it into the stands for the final whistle!
Scrum called! Australia winding down the clock with this call...
14'
Shift back through the hands to the right wing where Australia are over the ball through Caslick to win the penalty!
13'
New Zealand spread it infield off the scrum, but they aren't making any ground here with some strong tackles from the Aussies on the halfway line..
12'
Short restart knocked by Australia there.
12'
Easy extras from in front.
28-24 T. Hinds
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