New Zealand had to come from behind to beat Australia in the Hamilton 7s semifinal and they will meet France in the final.
The hosts defeated Australia 17-14 in the semifinal.
New Zealand is the most consistent team in the series as they will feature in their fourth successive final. They made the Paris 7s final last season and made the final in Dubai, Cape Town and now in Hamilton.
Home Cup Final | @AllBlacks7s are off to the cup final at the #NZSevens.
Final score: NZL 17 AUS 14 pic.twitter.com/IdBzmEOzI1
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 26, 2020
Australia was leading 14-5 before Maurice Longbottom was yellow carded and New Zealand took advantage as they scored two successive tries.
In another semifinal, France created history by marching through to their first final in New Zealand.
France are going to the cup final for the first time ever in New Zealand!#NZSevens
Final score: FRA 10 ENG 5 pic.twitter.com/vZqFQHWLVw
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 26, 2020
The French with Tavite Veredamu defeated England 10-5 in the first cup semifinal.
The Hamilton 7s final will kick off at 7:56pm.