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The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams compete for the coveted title.
Ireland have capitalised on edging out Hong Kong in 2019 to qualify for the world series, becoming one of the world’s best outfits.
Bob Lloyd, a former England international, captained hosts in the first Hong Kong Sevens, after emigrating to the city to play a leading role in developing its infrastructure.
Bryan Habana is backing former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper to successfully cross into the ‘fast-paced, thrilling’ sevens code.
Crossover talent is set for a key role on the field at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens after making the brutal transition from 15s.
‘It meant so much growing up, and after playing for 10 years, the excitement is not different from the first time,’ Hong Kong’s Cado Lee says of home tournament.
As everyone recovers from a thrilling 2023 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, the tournament organisers and the city as a whole can reflect on a job largely well done.