The pools for the 2025 Hong Kong 7s have been announced, with the tournament set to take place from March 28-30 at the Kai Tak Stadium.
Kenya 7s, who finished at the bottom in Canada, find themselves in a challenging Pool C alongside Spain, who are in fine form this season.
Hong Kong 7s Pool C
The pool also features Great Britain and France, all of whom will be competing for a spot in the knockout rounds.
Pool A features Vancouver Sevens champions Argentina, who will face opposition from Fiji, the USA, and Ireland.
The final pool (Pool B) includes powerhouse teams South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia, with Uruguay also looking to make an impact.
The World Rugby Sevens Series standings have seen significant shifts, with Argentina continuing their impressive form. Their 19-12 victory over South Africa in Vancouver secured another 20 points, bringing their total to 68 points, edging them ahead of Spain, who sit in second place with 64 points.
Fiji, in third place with 62 points, is tied with South Africa. France occupy fifth place with 46 points, while Australia and New Zealand are tied on 38 points each.
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Great Britain sit in the top eight with 32 points, widening the gap to the relegation playoff zone, where Kenya remains in ninth with 15 points, tied with Uruguay. Despite a disappointing run in Vancouver, Kenya 7s still maintain their position ahead of the relegation zone.
The USA slightly improved their standing after picking up nine points in Vancouver, while Ireland remain at the bottom of the standings with seven points.
Hong Kong 7s Pools
Pool A : Argentina, Fiji, USA, Ireland
Pool B: South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Uruguay
Pool C: Spain, Great Britain, France, Kenya 7s
