The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side will be looking to win back to back Singapore 7s titles at next year's tournament while the Blitzboks haven't won since 2019.
These two sides will duke it out in Pool A with Spain and Great Britain.
The All Blacks Sevens and Blitzboks have won titles this season, claiming silverware in Dubai and Cape Town respectively.
The Osea Kolinisau coached side have been consistent with two top-four finishes, seeing them share equal first with the two tournament champions on the overall men’s standings.
Those three teams will have a chance to claim top spot outright at Singapore’s National Stadium in the second leg of the HSBC SVNS next year.
It’s a similar story in the women’s draw, with Australia and New Zealand level on 38 competition points.
South Africa made SVNS history by securing back-to-back titles at their home event on Sunday, overcoming a resilient Argentina side 21-19 at DHL Stadium.
Fiji defeated the All Blacks Sevens 35-5 in pool play, as they booked their place in the final four in Cape Town.
After falling to Argentina in the semi-finals, they beat Olympic gold medallists France 26-19 in the bronze playoff.
In Pool B, Los Pumas Sevens begin their quest for glory against France, the All Blacks Sevens, and Australia.
France claimed a 59-7 win over Argentina in Dubai, while the New Zealanders emerged as champions at the season-opener in Dubai.
Cape Town winners Australia headline Pool A in the women’s draw, taking on the USA, Fiji and Japan during the group stage. Japan have proven themselves as a dangerous side this season, finishing third in Dubai and fifth in Cape Town.
The Black Ferns Sevens are in Pool B with a French side that seems to be getting better with every match. Olympic silver medallists Canada are also building as the season progress, with Great Britain the other team in this group.
The Singapore 7s will be held from January 31st to February 1st next year.
Source: rugbypass
