Paris Sevens - Day One

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France made it through to the Cup quarter-finals of the Paris Sevens after pulling off a remarkable win over Argentina who crashed out despite beaten Australia. France now meet South Africa, and Australia face over against Fiji. The other quarter-finals see England take on Samoa, and New Zealand play Scotland.

IRB Sevens, Paris - schedule:
(All times are local - GMT+2)

DAY ONE - JUNE 10:

POOL A
(New Zealand, Samoa, Kenya, Italy)

M7: New Zealand 38-10 Kenya 
M8: Samoa 28-12 Italy 
M15: New Zealand 45-14 Italy 
M16: Samoa 38-0 Kenya
M20: Kenya 5-21 Italy 
M24: New Zealand 22-17 Samoa

New Zealand, the 2004/05 champions, began the Paris Sevens in familar fashion - recording three out of three to finish top of Pool A.

Gordon Tietjens' men had to come from behind to beat Kenya and Samoa, but fared better against the Italians. Amasio Valence, who scored their first try of the tournament, has now drawn level with Canada's Shane Thompson at the top of the appearances rankings in playing his 46th all-time IRB Sevens event.

Samoa also started well in pool A, John Schuster's men looking impressive in registering two early wins before falling to Titejens' men in a tight decider.

"We haven't played well today really," said Titejens.

"Credit to Samoa, they really came at us, but the guys stuck it out and in the end came back from 17-5 down. Scotland tomorrow will be the usual challenge."

All Black Joe Rokocoko had a recurrence of an old injury in that last game, and his fitness will be assessed ahead of Saturday's matches.

POOL B
(England, Scotland, Canada, Portugal)

M5: England 42-5 Canada 
M6: Scotland 29-0 Portugal 
M13: England 29-0 Portugal 
M14: Scotland 15-7 Canada 
M19: Canada 7-19 Portugal 
M23: England 26-5 Scotland

England recorded initial victories over Canada and Portugal without ever looking in total command. The first win also came at a price, though, captain Simon Amor picking up an injury that has since seen him rested as a precaution.

Scotland had also prevailed against the two lower-ranked teams to set up a decider with England, which Mike Friday's men won to book top spot in the Pool and a quarter final against Samoa. Scotland, meanwhile, face New Zealand.

POOL C
(Fiji, South Africa, Tunisia, Georgia)

M3: Fiji 24-7 Tunisia 
M4: South Africa 40-10 Georgia 
M11: Fiji 35-0 Georgia 
M12: South Africa 24-5 Tunisia 
M18: Tunisia 5-27 Georgia
M22: Fiji 24-19 South Africa

Pool C saw the expected dominance of Fiji and London winners South Africa over Russia and Georgia. Neumi Nanuku and David Batiratu again looked sharp for Serevi's side, while South Africa began where they left off in London last weekend in recording their two opening wins, before eventually coming up short against the Fijians 24-19, and losing captain Pretorius to injury.

Fabian Juries did, though, go past Karl Te Nana's all-time try-scoring mark, although so did Argentine Santiago Gomez Cora. Both lie on 114 tries ahead of Te Nana's 113 and only the final day will see who finishes the season as the leading try scorer of all time.

"We wanted to play well after the great performance last week in London," said South Africa's Fabian Juries.

"Our defence against Fiji wasn't good enough and we paid for that as we wanted to top the pool.

"Being top of the try list is fantastic. I'm very proud, but Gomez Cora is also on 114. We can see tomorrow who finishes top!"

POOL D
(Argentina, Australia, France, Russia)

M1: Argentina 12-26 France 
M2: Australia 45-0 Russia 
M9: - Argentina 41-5 Russia 
M10: Australia 19-14 France 
M17: France 54-7 Russia 
M21: Argentina 26-14 Australia 

France started their home leg of the IRB Sevens series in ideal fashion with a convincing 26-12 win over fancied Argentina in the first match of day.

But they then failed to take their chances against Australia and Keiran Massey galloped clear on the final whistle to stun the crowd and rob France of what had looked a possible victory and certain 14-14 draw.

Australia booked the second quarter final spot from the pool by losing to Argentina by less than the 16 points difference the Pumas needed, leaving the talented Argentines facing the unfamilar surrounds of the Bowl on Saturday.

We were a bit lucky to get through in the end because we lost to Argentina, but not by enough for them to go through," said Australia captain Tim Clark.

"But still, at one point they were far enough ahead so we showed character to come back.

"We've lost a couple of guys who gave us our pace earlier in the season. Nick Reily's success had meant he's gone on so we've got a few new, fresh guys come in and they have different things to offer."

DAY TWO - JUNE 11:

M25: Quarter-Final Bowl, 09:00 - Italy v Canada 
M26: Quarter-Final Bowl, 09:22 - Argentina v Tunisia 
M27: Quarter-Final Bowl, 09:44 - Georgia v Russia 
M28: Quarter-Final Bowl, 10:06 - Portugal v Kenya 

M29: Quarter-Final Cup, 10:28 - New Zealand v Scotland 
M30: Quarter-Final Cup, 10:50 - France v South Africa 
M31: Quarter-Final Cup, 11:12 - Fiji v Australia 
M32: Quarter-Final Cup, 11:34 - England v Samoa 

M33: Semi-Final Shield, 12:50 - Loser M25 v Loser M26 
M34: Semi-Final Shield, 13:12 - Loser M27 v Loser M28 

M35: Semi-Final Bowl, 13:34 - Winner M25 v Winner M26 
M36: Semi-Final Bowl, 13:56 - Winner M27 v Winner M28 

M37: Semi-Final Plate, 14:18 - Loser M28 v Loser M30 
M38: Semi-Final Plate, 14:40 - Loser M31 v Loser M32 

M39: Semi-Final Cup, 15:02 - Winner M29 v Winner M30 
M40: Semi-Final Cup, 15:24 - Winner M31 v Winner M32 

M41: Shield Final, 15:46 - Winner M33 v Winner M34 
M42: Bowl Final, 16:16 - Winner M35 v Winner M36 
M43: Plate Final, 16:46 - Winner M37 v Winner M38 
M44: Cup Final, 17:16 - Winner M39 v Winner M40