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Tietjens says it is devastating to lose Willams and Webber

Tietjens says it is devastating to lose Willams and Webber
Japanese players celebrate after their win against the All Blacks 7s.

Japan caused a major upset in the Rio Olympics 7s competition today as they beat New Zealand 14-12.

New Zealand made amends in the second game after they beat Kenya 28-5.

Other gold medal contenders, South Africa and Great Britain also remain unbeaten after their first two games.

South Africa beat Spain 24-0 and then beat France 26-0.

Great Britain beat Kenya 31-7 and then narrowly beat Japan 21-19.

New Zealand lost Sonny Bill Williams through injury in the first game.

New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens says it is devastating to lose Sonny Bill Williams and Joe Webber as they are influential players.

Tietjens says Sonny Bill is a great professional, he is very infectious, he certainly helps the younger players and has a great work ethic.

Tietjens says it is a shame as he has understood the game of sevens so well.

The Australian sevens team has also lost star playmaker Lewis Holland and he has been replaced by Tom Kingston in the squad.

Australian Sevens captain Ed Jenkins has rated his side=s Olympic debut as one of their most disappointing days, with the side left fighting for a quarter‑final berth.
Jenkins was not shirking away from a mixed opening day of results, in which Australia lost to France 31‑14 and beat Spain 24‑12.

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