The Australian Women’s Sevens team has won the Dubai leg of HSBC Women’s Sevens Series defeating a spirited Russian outfit 31-12.
The Sharni Williams led side took the earl lead through Am turner in the seventh minute through a try in the corner unconverted to lead 5-0.
They followed that up with another unconverted try to Nicole Beck but Russia hit back just before halftime with a converted try to Mikhalatsova for the halftime score of 7-10.
The Russians scored early in the second half to lead 14-10 but Player of the final Ellia Green picked up the ball and took on the defence out wide to start the Australian comeback and the ultimate shutdown for the Russian team, quick tries to Emilee Cherry and Evania Pelite sealed the deal for the Aussies.
Even without injured stars in Tiana Penitani (knee), Brooke Walker (leg) and Mahalia Murphy (toe) the Australians were a cut above the rest from the get go but their medical room will make way for the incoming Chloe Dalton who has joined their long injury list with a broken arm.