It took a try deep into sudden-death extra time to break the deadlock as New Zealand edged out Australia 17-12 in the playoff for fifth place at the Las Vegas leg of the world series on Monday.
Aussies pipped for fifth at USA 7s
Aussies pipped for fifth at USA 7s
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