NZ 7s in danger of Rio elimination

New Zealand are in grave danger of being bundled out of the Rio OIlympic rugby sevens tournament before the knockout stages after falling to their second pool upset at Deodoro Stadium.

The world No.2 side fell 21-19 to unbeaten Great Britain after failing to recover from a poor first half on Wednesday.

The injury-plagued All Black Sevens came roaring back after the break with three tries but ultimately fell short and now must hope for the remaining pool matches to go their way gain a wildcard spot for the quarter-finals.

Giant-slayer Japan's earlier defeat of Kenya meant New Zealand had to win to assure themselves of a quarter-final position.