The best of the quotes from players and coaches in the men's competition on the final day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009...
“Get Sevens in the Olympics. It’s an awesome sport. It’s been brilliant here in Dubai.”
- Wales Richie Pugh, who wants to be a Sevens Olympian.
"It probably helped that England got knocked out and (their
fans) jumped on our bandwagon but we'll take that. We are champions."
- Wales try scorer Aled Thomas on uncharacteristic support from the English.
“We’re made up of students, lawyers, doctors, amateurs who represent their clubs. It’s a good reflection on Argentinean rugby that a group like us can make it to the final of a World Cup. We’re proud to be the first Argentina team to make it to a World Cup final."
- Pablo Gomez Cora on the positives from Argentina appearance in the Melrose cup final.
"We just came down here full blooded, we just want to hurt people and then cool heads on the ball, so its just amazing."
- Welsh try scorer Aled Thomas on his team's aggressive approach to the tournament.
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"It's back to normal."
- Samoa coach Rudi Moors on his heart rate after cart-wheeling with delight.
"All we can do now is make sure we hammer everyone in Hong Kong and
go on and win the World Series, and get something out of this season."
- England Coach Ben Ryan on how England can bounce back from their shock RWC Sevens exit.
"We had no reactive players on the field, probably because we
played 15-a-side during February and our legs are not in Sevens mode."
- Portugal coach Tomaz Morais on his team's below-par display.
“I think for us to have come this far is a really proud moment for
everyone. I think everyone, from family to friends to the whole
country, was behind us and that was great. The supporters have been
great. They are an amazing bunch of people and they have paid to come
out here and that is very great of them.”
- Bowl-winning Zimababwe Coach Liam Middleton on what the win means for everyone involved.
"Unbelievable. I couldn't believe what happened. We knew we had to
keep our composure and try to regain the kick-off after we scored. The
ball went to them but we defended well and fair play to the boys - we
stuck at it for the 14 minutes."
- Wales’ winning try scorer Tom Isaacs on holding out against New Zealand at the end of their Melrose Cup quarter final
"It's certainly a lot warmer and there is a wee bit more of a
carnival atmosphere. I've played in some good venues but this one has
been fantastic."
- Kieron Campbell of Ireland on how playing in Dubai compares with Ravenhill (his home ground).
"I am quite small, you get beaten up a bit and it is hard to get up
in the morning and come and play again. But in the World Cup, it gives
you extra adrenaline that you have to have."
- Hong Kong's Keith Robertson on how size can matter.
"We might have lacked the talent and the speed of other
international sides but we made up for it in the courage and the guts
of the boys."
- Proud Arabian Gulf skipper Steve Cooper assesses his team.
"What I said two years back was being laughed at. The second tier
nations are definitely coming up. We're in the semi finals now. It is
really encouraging for us."
- Coach Benjamin Ayimba on his long-held belief that Kenya could win the World Cup.
