The good news is that Paul John’s men have finally avoided red hot favourites New Zealand in pool play – the bad news is they have however drawn England who will be desperate to finish ahead of the men in black to claim overall honours at Murrayfield on 28/29th May.
As a result of their position and current form – back-to-back winners in Hong Kong and Australia – New Zealand top the seeds in Edinburgh and head Pool A, where they face Argentina and European duo, Russia and France.
One week after their home event at Twickenham, England will line up at Murrayfield in an all-European pool with matches against Adelaide Plate winners Wales and Iberian neighbours Portugal and Spain.
The Scots line up in Pool D at Murrayfield and face opening day ties against both of the Pacific island giants in the draw, Samoa and Fiji, as well as Series regulars USA.
With six events played so far – in Dubai, South Africa, New Zealand, USA, Hong Kong and Australia – New Zealand currently top the standings, 13 points clear of England in second place. Samoa are third, South Africa fourth and Fiji fifth.
As a result of their position and current form – back-to-back winners in Hong Kong and Australia – New Zealand top the seeds in Edinburgh and head Pool A, where they face Argentina and European duo, Russia and France.
“This year’s HSBC Sevens World Series has provided superb competition and a celebration of international Rugby from the start, as we all continue to build towards the Olympic Games in 2016. All 30 nations who have competed this season have added something different and brought a unique vibrancy to the action,” said IRB Sevens Manager, Beth Coalter.
“The overall standard at the Tournaments continues to improve and entertain. While New Zealand are out there 13 points clear at the moment, in Sevens nothing is guaranteed so I’m sure we can all look forward to the destiny of the entire Series coming down to the final few games at Murrayfield.”
