The 16 team captains of the World Sevens Series gathered under the old clocktower at Hong Kong yesterday to launch the Hong Kong 7s this weekend.
With six rounds already played, South Africa lead the way on 126 points, 23 ahead of nearest rivals England.
The Blitzboks have won four rounds and England the other two.
The Vodafone Fiji 7s who are currently in third place is yet to win a round of the series.
But if there’s one place they like to win, it’s Hong Kong and captain Osea Kolinisau says his side are preparing well for the event.
Kolinisau also praised the efforts put in by the young forwards such as Mesulame Kunavula, Kalione Nasoko and Setareki Bituniyata.
Kunavula, Bituniyata, Sevuloni Mocenacagi together with Apisai Domolailai, Jasa Veremalua and Isake Katonibau are expected to be named in the forwards for the Hong Kong 7s.
Coach Gareth Baber will name his final 13 member team today.
Fiji will play their first game against Japan at 11.54pm tomorrow; they will take on Wales at 5.12pm Saturday before they play New Zealand in their final pool match at 9.12pm Saturday.
The quarterfinals will start at 2.58pm Sunday, the semifinals will start at 7.31pm Sunday while the Final will be held at 11pm Sunday.
