Cornish Pirates

On a weekend when England won the Hong Kong Sevens by beating Fiji 26-24 in a heart-racing final, Wales provided further evidence that they have much to offer the tournament by beating Kenya 15-5 in the final of the Plate competition.

The Welsh side had to pick themselves up after being narrowly beaten 21-17 by South Africa in the main competition, with ‘Cornish Pirate’ Rhodri McAtee being an inspirational member of their team. Rhodri scored the first of Wales’ three tries against Kenya, with his effort being a prompt response to one from none other Benjamin Ayimba. Benjamin and Oscar Osir, who have been members of the Cornish Pirates this past season and who were loaned out to Redruth, were again competing for Kenya.

The next round of the IRB Sevens is in Singapore this coming weekend, followed by a penultimate event in Paris 27-28th. May, and the eighth and final tournament at Twickenham on 3-4th June.