Why not, Lions 7s? “Who knows if Spain can beat New Zealand for the third time in history” – Spanish Rugby Federation – FERugby

The second North American ’round’ of the Spain Selection of Sevens. The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Vancouver (Canada) After the great taste in the mouth left by the weekend in Los Angeles, some are coming Lions 7s It added more than any other match of the season, 7 points, beating teams like USAHe finished third twice this season.

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“The team is very confident after the last few games in Los Angeles. It’s true that we still have details to polish to win those group matches and above all to avoid unforced errors, but the team is in good shape and motivated. The goal is to compete with the same intensity as last weekend”, says national coach Paco Hernandez.

Hernandez has been in charge of the national team for two months, in which very early he took the pulse of his Leon 7s with little time or information, and now, in America, he has been able to perform better according to what he wants and what he wants. ideas. For Canada, at least that’s to be expected Repeat the decision to try to hunt down the eleventh spot, a savior without ever making the playoffs. That spot is now occupied by Uruguay, four points above Spain.

Rivals of the group

With no injuries from the American weekend, Spain is ahead of its tough rivals in Group A in Canada: New Zealand (1st in table), Samoa (5th) and USA (8th). “We beat New Zealand here in Canada for the first time and who knows if there will be a second this weekend… It was the third in Los Leones 7s history. For Samoa, it’s a group that works well. Physically they are tough, it is difficult for them and for America to rehearse, although we beat them a week ago in their home of Los Angeles, I believe it will be different this time,” Bago analyzes the dance partners. Weekend.

“Playing two games on Friday, two games on Saturday and one game on Sunday are going to be some tough days. Let’s hope we play better in the fourth game And add maximum points”, concludes the coach.