Pools for the HSBC CapeTown Sevens

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World Rugby has announced the pools for the second round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town next week.

The draw for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens was made before the Cup final at the opening round of the series in Dubai, with winners Fiji heading Pool A at the sold-out Cape Town Stadium.

Ben Ryan’s side will come face to face with Argentina, Scotland and Russia, while the runners-up England compete against three African opposition in hosts and defending champions South Africa, Kenya and the only non-core side at the tournament Zimbabwe.

After their two victories over New Zealand helped USA to finish third in Dubai, Mike Friday’s side will play Australia, Wales and Portugal.

Sir Gordon Tietjens’ New Zealand, having finished fourth in Dubai, complete the top four seeds and await Samoa plus Dubai silverware winners France (Bowl) and Canada (Shield).

Pools for the Cape Town Sevens

Pool A: Fiji, Argentina, Scotland, Russia

Pool B: England, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe

Pool C: USA, Australia, Wales, Portugal

Pool D: New Zealand, Samoa, France, Canada