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New Zealand beat Australia 17-14 to win the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday and solidify their lead in the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Theo Sauder of Canada carries the ball between SA's Mfundo Ndhlovu and Stedman Gans during their bronze medal rugby Sevens game in Vancouver, Canada. New Zealand currently tops the Sevens standings on 115 points with South Africa second on 104.New Zealand beat Australia 17-14 to win the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday and solidify their lead in the World Rugby Sevens series.

Australia were down by two men with four minutes remaining when Joe Ravouvou scored his second try to put New Zealand ahead. Australia had dominated the opening five minutes but managed to score just once with a try from Anderson. Fiji’s lone try, by Josua Vakurnuabili, came with New Zealand down a man. But the All Blacks Sevens responded by securing the ball on the restart and finishing with a try from Joe Ravouvou.

Australia led by five going into the final seconds only for Canada to win a turnover and seize a chance to snatch the victory.

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