Without Dupont, the French failed in the final against New Zealand
New Zealand double. The French men's rugby sevens team lost the Hong Kong Sevens Series tournament final to New Zealand (7-10), who also won the women's tournament. For their part, the French lost in the small final to Australia (21-24).
However, the Blues held out for half an hour before facing the New Zealanders, who made two tries. Varian Basquet scored an attempt at the siren, but it was too late for the French men's national team, which was dreaming of achieving the double after winning the Los Angeles championship a month ago. For their part, their opponents have signed for their 68th title on the world circuit, while the Tricolores have only two.
Encouraging masculine displays
The French performance continues to bode well, with the Blues making three podium finishes in their last three competitions, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they emerge as medal contenders. They can count on him Anthony DuPontHe is absent from this Asian tour, but will join the ranks of the French rugby sevens team this summer.
The French women's national team was caught in the final seconds of the mini-final against Australia (21-24 defeat) by a try from Madison Levy. In the final, New Zealand made short work of the American players and cruised to a 36-7 victory, allowing the most successful nation in the competition to score a double (both girls and boys).
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