RNZ reports New Zealand suffered one of the biggest upsets in sevens history when they were beaten 14-12 by Japan.
In a double blow for the team Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the tournament with a partial Achilles rupture. He has been replaced by Sione Molia.
Joe Webber also left the field with a suspected dislocated shoulder.
The New Zealanders struggled to get possession in the first half of the pool match against Japan - with the score 7-7 at half time - and Japan defended well after the break.
