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Both New Zealand Sevens teams had some scares before qualifying for the quarterfinals in the season-opening HSBC SVNS World Series in Dubai on Saturday.
The Black Ferns Sevens produced outstanding displays of defence to keep their line intact when completing three wins from three on day one of the HSBC World Series Sevens in Hamilton on Saturday.
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