England battling for Rio Sevens spot

England were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Sevens, leaving Olympic qualification in doubt.


A 14-12 loss to eventual winners Fiji means they have three World Series legs left to secure a spot in Rio next summer for Team GB.


England are currently ranked fifth in the world with only the top four assured of Olympic qualification.


"We are working hard, we're confident that will carry us through to the Olympics," said captain Tom Mitchell.


England lost 12-7 in the Plate semi-final to fourth-placed Australia, but Mitchell says the side are making pro…

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