Perth 7s Rugby Pools Announced

The pools for the HSBC SVNS Perth 7s, scheduled for January 24–26, have been announced, setting the stage for thrilling rugby action at HBF Park.

In the men’s competition, the Fiji Airways Fiji team is in Pool C, alongside their longtime rivals New Zealand.

Newly promoted teams Kenya and Uruguay will also battle it out in this group.

Pool A features host Australia, reigning SVNS league winners Argentina, Cape Town champions South Africa, and the USA.

Meanwhile, Pool B has Olympic champions France taking on Spain, Great Britain, and Ireland in an all-European showdown.

In the women’s draw, 2024 SVNS champions Australia are in Pool C with France, China, and Spain.

Olympic gold medallists New Zealand are in Pool A, facing Japan, Ireland, and Brazil.

Fiji’s Fijiana 7s team will compete in Pool B against Olympic silver medallists Canada, Great Britain, and the USA.

The pool draw event was held on Thursday, featuring HSBC SVNS Perth Ambassadors Sera Naiqama, Matt Hodgson, and Australia Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard.

Fans can look forward to a weekend of intense and exciting rugby as top teams from around the world clash in Perth!