Gordon Tietjens Quotations

Seven out of 10 overall -- a couple of defensive deficiencies to let Australia through early. Once we got hold of it we played well, but we need to get the ball more.

It is disappointing for Doug because he was really excited.

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

I think they thought they just had to go out, put some points on and play the finals later on. You'd have to feel for Japan, they made all the play.

At least we had the composure to win in the end.

We haven't got the time now, we're very limited so it's very important in the next few days that we're up to speed.

Even the night before the finals, he wanted to have a big curry or something.

Given the short turnaround to our first game, we had to make a decision.

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.