Black eyes, All Blacks glory and big hits – Dubai Rugby Sevens Day 2 in pictures

Eloise Webb of South Africa gets tackled against United States. Victor Besa for The National

Cheerleaders perform on Friday at Dubai Rugby Sevens. Victor Besa for The National

Joining Jack (white) against Richmond Swansea Heavies (black) at Dubai Rugby Sevens on Friday. Victor Besa for The National

J9 Legends captain Waisale Serevi shown before the game in the over-35s division. Victor Besa for The National

The Lewsey Brothers, Josh, Ed and Tom, with Mike Ballard of Conquistadors. Victor Besa for The National

New Zealand’s Sarah Goss reaches the ball before her Australian rival in the final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo

Emma Sykes of Australia, right, vies for the ball with Katarina Whata-Simpkins of New Zealand. Stringer / AFP

New Zealand’s players celebrate after winning the final. Stringer / AFP

New Zealand’s players perform the haka, the traditional war cry, to celebrate their 17-5 win against Australia in the final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo

South Africa’s Philip Snyman scores the against Uganda. South Africa topped Group B, with Scotland also advancing to Saturday’s quarter-finals. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo

England’s Ruaridh McConnochie jumps for the ball against New Zealand. England topped Group C, with New Zealand also advancing to Saturday’s quarter-finals. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo

Fiji’s Waisea Nacuqu reacts after scoring the try against Canada. Fiji topped Group A, with Wales also advancing to Saturday’s quarter-finals. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo

Australia’s James Stannard, scond left, receives the ball against France. Australia topped Group D, with France also advancing to Saturday’s quarter-finals. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo

The best images from Day 2 on Friday at the Dubai Rugby Sevens tournament.

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