HSBC World Sevens Series
England Sevens secure Team GB's Olympic qualification
ESPN Staff
May 16, 2015
England Sevens celebrate qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games
England Sevens celebrate qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games© Photo by Tony Marshall - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images

England Sevens have secured Team GB's berth at the Olympic Games after, aptly, beating 2016 hosts Brazil at Twickenham.

Simon Amor's side romped to victory over Brazil in their opening fixture of the final Sevens World Series round in London on Saturday.

England put Brazil to the sword, finishing with a 56-7 victory and eight tries in front of a vociferous home crowd to guarantee a fourth-place finish in the World Series overall standings and claim the final automatic spot on offer for Olympic qualification.

The hosts then scored a further six tries as they demolished Kenya 40-0 in their second match of the afternoon. England play rivals Scotland in their final Pool C game later on Saturday.

Head coach Amor told England Rugby's official website: "I am so proud of the boys. They have worked so hard this year and there have been some real challenges but they have kept their mental focus and managed all the expectations.

"We have had a few rocky bumps along the way but the work ethic from the team and leadership from Tom Mitchell has been great. I am so proud of them.

"This is a very special and exciting group. I am excited about what this group can do in the future. I have to say the atmosphere here at the London Sevens is incredible as well."

Fiji, South Africa and New Zealand had already secured the top three qualification spots for Rio 2016. The Kiwis enjoyed an unbeaten start to their London campaign, downing Wales, Japan and Australia to top the pool. South Africa suffered a shock loss to the United States, setting up a potentially series-deciding quarter-final with Fiji.

New Zealand retain a slim chance of taking the series title but must rely on other results going their way.

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