Levi’s happy tears as Australia cruises into rugby sevens semifinals at Paris Olympics

A pair of Levis have ensured Australia remains on track for a ding-dong battle with New Zealand for a second Olympic rugby sevens gold after both teams dominated their quarterfinals in Paris.

Tim Walsh’s side beat Ireland 40-7 after New Zealand brushed off some unlikely early resistance from China to win 55-5 in front of 70,000 at Stade de France on Monday.

New Zealand will play United States, who beat Great Britain 17-7, in their semifinal.

Canada spoiled the script for the raucous home fans when they came from 14-7 down to beat France 19-14 and deny the hosts a blockbuster semifinal with Australia.

It all went to script…