Dickson: We’ve a Plan in Place
The All Blacks Sevens team is determined to brush Fiji and Argentina aside in their Pool B matches of the Dubai Sevens tournament.
According to captain, Sam Dickson they are determined to improve their performance after a dismissal outing at the Hong Kong tournament.
“We had two weeks to review Hong Kong and see where we went wrong and the coaches have put a good plan in place,” Dickson told New Zealand Rugby.
“We started slow in Hong Kong. We weren’t direct enough and there were silly little things that probably came from not playing in a while.
“We were happy with how we finished, in our three games on day three we were much more direct and physical – and that has been our focus leading into Dubai.”
Drawn in Pool B they are set to face Argentina, Fiji and Uruguay in another tough assignment.
“Most pools these days are pretty cut throat, with Argentina and Fiji up first it’s a great test for our group.
“We had two physical, hard training weeks heading into this so we are up for it and can’t wait for our first game against Argentina,” said
Dickson.
The Kiwis are in Dubai without Kitiona Vai, Andrew Knewstubb, Tim Mikkelson, Sione Molia (injury), Dylan Collier and Ngarohi McGarvey-Black (parental leave).
However, the All Blacks Sevens welcome the return of young star Che Clark and Lewis Ormond from injury and are aiming for an improved performance from Hong Kong.
Meanwwhile, Australia sevens captain Nick Malouf said: “Fantastic to be back!
“The sevens in Dubai is always a fantastic weekend.
“The crowds always get right behind us.
“I mean the conditions are perfect for rugby, it is nice and warm, the pitch will be in great condition,” he said.