England loss causes Olympic setback
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England's defeat by Russia at the women's rugby sevens World Series in Atlanta has caused a setback for Great Britain's Olympic hopes.
To automatically qualify for Rio 2016, England - competing on behalf of Great Britain - must finish in the top four but currently
lie in sixth place.
Coach Simon Middleton was unhappy with the 24-0 quarter-final
loss to Russia.
"We did not front up, giving away possession and penalties early doors and that set the tone," he said.
The England sevens squad are the only women currently being paid by the RFU but, after open…
To automatically qualify for Rio 2016, England - competing on behalf of Great Britain - must finish in the top four but currently
lie in sixth place.
Coach Simon Middleton was unhappy with the 24-0 quarter-final
loss to Russia.
"We did not front up, giving away possession and penalties early doors and that set the tone," he said.
The England sevens squad are the only women currently being paid by the RFU but, after open…
