Hong Kong Sevens 2015: Australia beats U.S. to win Plate

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Yuan-Kwan Chan
– May 16, 2015Posted in: Featured, Rugby Sevens, Sports
Team Australia warms up before its victory in the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate final against the United States. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Team Australia warms up before its victory in the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate final against the United States. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)

The United States played some of the most entertaining matches of the tournament, including a 21-21 draw against England where solid defensive plays in the final few minutes prevented a loss and preserved a Pool D win.  In the end, Australia had the stronger campaign, pulling away from the United States in the final to win the Plate at the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 by a score of 21-17.

South Africa 7, Australia 5 – Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Cup quarterfinals

Team Australia huddles during its Cup quarterfinal loss to South Africa. (photo by Christiaan Hart / Meniscus Magazine)
Team Australia huddles during its Cup quarterfinal loss to South Africa. (photo by Christiaan Hart / Meniscus Magazine)
Australia during its 7-5 loss to South Africa at the Hong Kong Sevens 2015. South Africa is one of four teams that have qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil based on its overall ranking during the 2014-2015 HSBC Sevens World Series. (photo by Christiaan Hart / Meniscus Magazine)
Australia during its 7-5 loss to South Africa at the Hong Kong Sevens 2015. South Africa is one of four teams that have qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil based on its overall ranking during the 2014-2015 HSBC Sevens World Series. (photo by Christiaan Hart / Meniscus Magazine)
The Cup quarterfinal loss placed Australia into the running for the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate, an opportunity that they took advantage of with consecutive victories over England and the United States. (photo by Christiaan Hart / Meniscus Magazine)
The Cup quarterfinal loss placed Australia into the running for the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate, an opportunity that they took advantage of with consecutive victories over England and the United States. (photo by Christiaan Hart / Meniscus Magazine)

Photos: Australia 12, England 7 – Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate semifinals
all photos by Christiaan Hart / Meniscus Magazine

Plate Semi Final
Plate Semi Final

Photos: Australia 21, United States 17 – Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate finals
all photos by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine

Team Australia warms up before its victory in the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate final against the United States. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Team Australia warms up before its victory in the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate final against the United States. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Cathay Pacific models at the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate final, won by Australia over the United States. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Cathay Pacific models at the Hong Kong Sevens 2015 Plate final, won by Australia over the United States. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)

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