New Zealand's All Blacks send Paris Olympics warning with Hong Kong sevens win

New Zealand's players performs the Haka after winning the men's final match against France in the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament in Hong Kong, Sunday, April 7, 2024. - AP

HONG KONG (AFP): New Zealand say they will have "a target on our backs" at this summer's Paris Olympics after beating France 10-7 to retain their Hong Kong sevens crown on Sunday.

Making it a double celebration for New Zealand, their women's team also successfully defended their Hong Kong title with a 36-7 thrashing of the United States.