Gordon Tietjens Game Quotations

This is our first game of the year as a new, young side. It takes a little bit to get going, for combinations to get moving. We need a bit more fluency, but 52 points - it's a good result for us.

The game of sevens is quite different. Making the transition to sevens and its challenges can be very tough. In a tournament like this, you have to hit the ground running.

It hasn't been ideal but injuries are part of the game and we are lucky that we have great depth in our wider squad.

It is disappointing for Doug and the team because he was really excited about going to the Games and playing for New Zealand.