Tuesday 24th April 2007

2008 Emirates Airline London Sevens competition

Please note that the news story below is archived here for historical interest and refers to the London Sevens competition in 2007.

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It's England against the Springboks on Day One

The schedule for the Emirates Airline London Sevens has been announced and there are some cracking matches on offer over the two day party weekend at Twickenham (26th & 27th May).

There will be 44 matches over the two days with 16 nations in action and it all starts with a physical encounter between Fiji (currently sitting top in the IRB Sevens table) and fiery Argentina. 

The matches - which last just seven minutes each half - then continue non stop during the day - only punctuated by music, entertainment and prizes around the stadium bowl. 

Day one climaxes with a mouth watering match between England and South Africa. The Springboks are expected to bring a strong squad including several Super 14 players whilst England will be looking to impress their home crowd.

Saturday 26th May - Day One:
Pool A 09:00 Fiji   Argentina  
2 Pool A 09:22 France   Russia  
3 Pool B 09:44 Samoa    Canada  
4 Pool B 10:06 Australia   Georgia  
5 Pool C 10:28 New Zealand   Kenya  
6 Pool C 10:50 Scotland   Italy  
7 Pool D 11:12 South Africa   Wales  
8 Pool D 11:34 England   Portugal  
9 Pool A 12:06 Fiji   Russia  
10 Pool A 12:28 France   Argentina  
11 Pool B 12:50 Samoa    Georgia  
12 Pool B 13:12 Australia   Canada  
13 Pool C 13:34 New Zealand   Italy  
14 Pool C 13:56 Scotland   Kenya  
15 Pool D 14:18 South Africa   Portugal  
16 Pool D 14:40 England   Wales  
17 Pool A 15:24 Argentina   Russia  
18 Pool B 15:46 Canada   Georgia  
19 Pool C 16:08 Kenya   Italy  
20 Pool D 16:30 Wales   Portugal  
21 Pool A 16:52 Fiji   France  
22 Pool B 17:14 Samoa    Australia  
23 Pool C 17:36 New Zealand   Scotland  
24 Pool D 17:58 South Africa   England

Sunday 27th May - Finals Day
25 1/4 final Bowl 11:00 3rd Pool A   4th Pool B  
26 1/4 final Bowl 11:22 3rd Pool D   4th Pool C  
27 1/4 final Bowl 11:44 3rd Pool C   4th Pool D  
28 1/4 final Bowl 12:06 3rd Pool B   4th Pool A  
29 1/4 final Cup 12:28 1st Pool A   2nd Pool B  
30 1/4 final Cup 12:50 1st Pool D   2nd Pool C  
31 1/4 final Cup 13:12 1st Pool C   2nd Pool D  
32 1/4 final Cup 13:34 1st Pool B   2nd Pool A  
33 SF Shield 14:06 Loser M25   Loser M26  
34 SF Shield 14:28 Loser M27   Loser M28  
35 SF Bowl 14:50 Winner M25   Winner M26  
36 SF Bowl 15:12 Winner M27   Winner M28  
37 SF Plate 15:34 Loser M29   Loser M30  
38 SF Plate 15:56 Loser M31   Loser M32  
39 SF Cup 16:44 Winner M29   Winner M30  
40 SF Cup 17:06 Winner M31   Winner M32  
41 Final Shield 17:28 Winner M33   Winner M34  
42 Final Bowl 17:56 Winner M35   Winner M36  
43 Final Plate 18:24 Winner M37   Winner M38  
44 Final Cup 18:52 Winner M39   Winner M40

Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster from just £10 on 0870 902 0000 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

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