TWENTY-eight captains representing the competing men and women’s teams assembled at Spotless Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park today ahead of this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens tournaments.
The HSBC Sydney Sevens is the fourth tournament of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the third tournament for the women.
Defending HSBC Sydney Sevens champions for both men and women is Australia who triumphed at Allianz Stadium last year.
The competition kicks-off on Friday, February 1 when Ireland plays Russia in the women’s tournament.
New Zealand leads the series after winning both the Glendale (Canada) and Dubai tournaments and will be seeking a sixth successive title on the Series.
Canada and USA lie second and third respectively while defending HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions Australia are fourth.
The men’s tournament kicks-off on Saturday 2 February when Scotland takes on Spain.
Fiji who won last weekend’s HSBC New Zealand Sevens sit atop of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series along with USA who has finished second in all three tournaments to date.
Fiji will also be seeking a third title in a row in this year’s series having won in Cape Town and Hamilton.
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