15 May 2017

All Black Sevens still chasing elusive World Series win

7:05 am on 15 May 2017

New Zealand finished third at the latest tournament in Paris and sit fourth overall in the standings.

They beat hosts France 14-nil in the quarter-finals but lost to South Africa 26-5 in the semis, before beating England 12-5 in the play-off for third.

Rocky Khan in action at the Paris leg of the World Sevens series.

Rocky Khan in action at the Paris leg of the World Sevens series. Photo: Photosport

The All Black Sevens have failed to win a leg of the world series this season and haven't yet even reached a tournament final.

South Africa went on to win the tournament with a 15-5 win over Scotland in the final.

South Africa have a 34 point lead over England with the final round in London next weekend.