After a shock loss to Spain, the need for New Zealand's sevens team to win their final pool match against Australia was huge.
They went into that final match playing a safe game, careful in their passes, not wanting to give up any ball to their opposition. That game plan worked well for the Kiwi side who took the win with a final score of 36-12.
A loss to Australia would have meant breaking their 100 per cent record of making Cup quarter finals.
The first minute of the that All Blacks Sevens vs Australia game, the Kiwis remained patient with Joe Ravouvou finding an opening about 90 seconds in to score the first try of the match, followed up less than a minute later with a second try by Sam Dickson.
New Zealand's co-captain Tim Mikkelson impressively steals the ball and sprints his way to the try-line with ease, securing the team's third try of the match. At the end of half time, New Zealand's dominance is clear with a 19-point lead.