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Day One’s results at the Cape Town Sevens could not have been more opposite to that of Dubai for the Americas. Where last weekend all three teams were floundering, this week they have all qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals after some impressive performances.
Topping Pool B was the USA, who completed a remarkable turnaround after going winless in Dubai. The Eagles won all three of their matches including a stunning 22-0 result over New Zealand in their first match of the day. Carlin Isles set the pace with five tries in the first two games including a hat trick against Australia before being rested in the final match with Spain.
Canada also finished on top of their pool, upsetting Fiji to take top honors in Pool D. They had earlier been on the wrong end of a 19-17 loss to Samoa, but made up for it with a dominant win over Wales to wrap up their Day One in fine form.
Argentina weren’t far behind, navigating a tricky Scotland side and thrashing Uganda. England proved too much but the Pumas will at least be pleased to make the Cup draw after failing to do so in Dubai.
The Americas are guaranteed at least one team in the Cup Semi Finals as Argentina will face the USA in the final Cup Quarter Final on Day Two. Canada have a good shot at joining the winner as they will be matched up against France in their Quarter Final.
All games will be streamed live by World Rugby. Canadian viewers can watch on CBC Sports. Those in the USA can watch on ESPN.
DAY ONE RESULTS
POOL A
Kenya 14 – 21 France
South Africa 40 – 5 Russia
Kenya 34 – 0 Russia
South Africa 31 – 5 France
France 21 – 5 Russia
South Africa 26 – 7 Kenya
POOL B
Australia 36 – 12 Spain
New Zealand 0 – 22 USA
Australia 14 – 31 USA
New Zealand 50 – 0 Spain
Spain 5 – 26 USA
New Zealand 35 – 12 Australia
POOL C
Scotland 14 – 19 Argentina
England 36 – 0 Uganda
Scotland 45 – 0 Uganda
England 24 – 7 Argentina
Argentina 43 – 7 Uganda
England 12 – 7 Scotland
POOL D
Samoa 19 – 17 Canada
Fiji 28 – 14 Wales
Samoa 12 – 17 Wales
Fiji 14 – 22 Canada
Canada 31 – 14 Wales
Fiji 38 – 7 Samoa
DAY TWO FIXTURES
Dec 10 – 10:36 local, 03:36 ET – Trophy QF – Kenya vs Samoa
Dec 10 – 10:58 local, 03:58 ET – Trophy QF – Scotland vs Spain
Dec 10 – 11:20 local, 04:20 ET – Trophy QF – Wales vs Russia
Dec 10 – 11:42 local, 04:42 ET – Trophy QF – Australia vs Uganda
Dec 10 – 12:04 local, 05:04 ET – Cup QF – South Africa vs Fiji
Dec 10 – 12:26 local, 05:26 ET – Cup QF – England vs New Zealand
Dec 10 – 12:48 local, 05:48 ET – Cup QF – Canada vs France
Dec 10 – 13:10 local, 06:10 ET – Cup QF – USA vs Argentina
