HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17 - Wellington Day 1

HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 28: Vilimoni Koroi of New Zealand beats the tackle of Andrew Durutalo of USA in the pool match between New Zealand and USA during the 2017 Wellington Sevens at Westpac Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Justin Geduld of South Africa flicks a pass away against Fiji at the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017, round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
Mike Fuailefau January 28, 2017; Wellington,New Zealand; Mike Fuailefau of Canada against Russia during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series pool match at Westpac Stadium. Photo credit: Michael Lee - Taiwan Mike Photography - KLC fotos for World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Nathan Hirayama of Canada kicks off against Russia at the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017, round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby.
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Australia's Henry Hutchison gets airbourne on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 New Zealand huddle before their clash with France on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 USA head coach Mike Friday speaks with his players during their match against Samoa at the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017, round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Mike Lee /World Rugby.
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Matai Leuta of USA stretches out to score against Samoa during at the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017, round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo credit: Michael Lee/ World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Kenya promote RWC Sevens 2018 on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Fans get behind the Rugby World Cup Sevens which will be held in San Francisco next year, on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 USA coach Mike Friday meets fans on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. RWC Sevens 2018 takes place in San Francisco, USA. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
2017 Wellington Sevens WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 28: Sevuloni Mocenacagi of Fiji beats the Japan defence to score a try in the match between Fiji and Japan during the 2017 Wellington Sevens at Westpac Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Lafaele Vaa of Samoa dives to tackle New Zealand's Sherwin Stowers at the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017, round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Mike Lee/World Rugby.
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Samoa head coach Gordon Tietjens looks on against his former side New Zealand during the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017, round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo credit: Michael Lee - Taiwan Mike Photography - KLC fotos for World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Perry Baker of USA against France during the HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017, 29 January, round three of the World Rugby Sevens Series . Photo credit: Michael Lee @ KLC fotos/ World Rugby
HSBC Wellington 2017 Daniel Opa of Papua New Guinea offloads against England on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens Hands Off: Despite scoring two tries, Kenya lost 12-17 to Argentina on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 South Africa's Seabelo Senatla scores against Japan on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Australia's Henry Hutchison evades Jasa Veremalua of Fiji to score on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens on 28 January, 2017 - round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17. Photo: Michael Lee @ KLC Fotos/World Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 All Black Sevens captain Scott Curry gets to grips with some of the Lord of the Rings characters ahead of the Wellington Sevens.
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Wales captain Sam Cross poses at the Lord of Rings captains' shoot ahead of the third round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17 in Wellington, New Zealand.
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 The captains gather ahead of the third round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Wellington.

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