Look what I've done: Smale's emotional sevens send-off

There was no podium finish in Paris, but Sharni Smale was looking at the positives. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Sharni Smale could still manage a tearful smile despite her rugby sevens sign off not going to plan.

Two mighty upsets and fourth place at the Paris Games was hardly the script written for Australia's world champion rugby sevens women.