Hamilton 7s: Captains ready for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

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Captain during the photo-shoot in Hamilton. Picture: SUPPLIED/World Rugby

SIXTEEN captains lined up at the iconic Tūrangawaewae Marae, ahead of the HSBC New Zealand Sevens, which kicks off this weekend at the FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has delivered scintillating action from the opening two rounds in Dubai and Cape Town.

Heading into Hamilton, USA sit top of the standings for the first time and are closely followed by Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 champions New Zealand and Olympic gold medallists Fiji in third.

The competition kicks off at 10:00 local time (GMT+13) on Saturday, 26 January when Scotland take on France before the other Pool C match sees series champions South Africa, who placed fourth in Dubai, face Kenya.

Next up will be the Pool B matches involving England, Samoa, Dubai and Cape Town runners-up USA and invitational side Tonga.

Australia, who took home bronze in Hamilton last year, will face Argentina in Pool A followed by reigning HSBC New Zealand Sevens champions Fiji taking on Wales.

Pool D features hosts New Zealand, who open their weekend against Japan, alongside Spain and Canada

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