Great Britain’s men – champions in 2012 and 2014 – opened up their title defence with two wins from two.
Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Christopher Levesley ran in two tries against the Czech Republic and captain Samuel Pointon also crossed in a 10-try 59-0 win.
A 35-10 win over Italy in their second game meant Pointon, 23, finished the day in high spirits.
“There is a little bit of pressure, but we have brilliant team spirit and the end-game is to win gold, but we’re not getting too ahead of ourselves,” the Loughborough University student said.”
Australia ran in nine tries of their own against the Czech Republic for a 57-0 win and turned in another strong performance against Namibia to set up a mouth-watering Pool A clash with hosts Great Britain on day two tomorrow.
Lucy Nye’s Great Britain women edged Italy 12-0 in a tight opening encounter as Hartpury College flyer Kelly Smith showed all her pace and guile to run in two tries.
Champions in 2012, the hosts are aiming to dethrone holders Canada on home soil. Welsh internationals Hannah Jones and Robyn Wilkins figured prominently by racing over for a brace of tries each in a comprehensive 27-7 victory over New Zealand in their second pool game of the day.
Captain Lucy Nye finished the day full of confidence ahead of tomorrow’s crunch clash with the unbeaten France.
“You wouldn’t come into this tournament at this level and not be hoping to win,” the 20-year-old Loughborough University scrum-half said.
“Our team is really strong, girls like Robyn Wilkins and Hannah Jones are playing really well.”
The 2016 World University Championships for Rugby Sevens are being held in Swansea and are jointly hosted by Swansea University and British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS).
The World University Championships (WUC) are part of the sporting events of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Alternating with the Summer and Winter Universities #WUCRugby7s2016 sees over 19 teams from 14 nations, competing in a three day competition.
For more information visit http://wucrugby2016.com
Full Results, Day One, World University Championship Rugby Sevens:
Women A: Great Britain 12-0 Italy
Men A: Great Britain 59-0 Czech Republic
Women B: Canada 14-12 Portugal
Men B: France 36-0 Malaysia
Women A: France 26-0 New Zealand
Men A: Namibia 40-12 Italy
Women B: PR China 15-7 Spain
Men B: Argentina 10-14 Spain
Women A: Japan 19-5 Italy
Men A: Australia 57-0 Czech Republic
Women B: Australia 12-12 Portugal
Women A: Great Britain 27-7 New Zealand
Men A: Great Britain 35-10 Italy
Women B: Canada 17-5 Spain
Men B: France 26-7 Spain
Women A: France 19-14 Japan
Men A: Namibia: 14-31 Australia
Women B: PR China 10-0 Australia
Women A: Italy 14-7 New Zealand
Men A: Czech Republic 5-26 Italy
