Sakura 7s trounced in World Sevens Series

The Sakura 7s of Japan face off against France during the Women's World Series in the southwestern Japan city of Kitakyushu on April 22, 2017. France won 33-5. Japan suffered three heavy defeats on the day with New Zealand and Russia also beating the hosts who finished bottom of Pool A. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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