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Published Date: 30 March 2009
THE Scotland sevens coach, Stephen Gemmell, criticised his players for failing to make important tackles after watching his team exit the IRB Sevens World Series event in Hong Kong with a thumping 29-0 defeat to Tonga in the quarter-finals of the Plate.
"We couldn't match the physicality of their game with our usual failing of not being able to make crucial tackles," said Gemmell. "We were always under pressure and that fed into our attacking game where we were tentative."

The result ended a disappointing tournament for the Scots, who ended up in the consolation Plate event after losing 31-7 to Kenya in their second pool match. They also recorded narrow 19-17 victories over both the USA and the West Indies.

"We now need to move on to Adelaide where we face three different teams in Fiji, Argentina and France," added Gemmell.

Fiji will be buoyed by winning the tournament yesterday, Emosi Vucago scoring two tries as the islanders held on for a 26-24 win over South Africa.







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  • Last Updated: 29 March 2009 9:57 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Rugby Sevens
 
1

Cacciatore,

Stockholm 30/03/2009 11:02:35
No real chance without playmaker Colin Gregor and finisher Andrew Turnbull, who both did so well in Dubai.
2

JCA REID,

Annan 30/03/2009 14:27:30
Forget it....it's over. Scotland are finished. The only thing they are doing, at best is simply marking time as other nations take up rugby & improve. We'll continue to slide down the standings.
At the momement we are tieing for last place in the IRB 7's table.
The country, SRU the people simply won't grasp what is required. A few years ago I wrote a letter to roy Laidlaw, then with the SRU, to which I received a prompt reply. Basically it said we have structure in place, i.e. basically age groups in place. BUt most important no mention of how they were actually improving individuals/teams. That is where the massive mistake is.

 

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