The pools for the HSBC Perth 7s have been drawn, with the Fiji Airways Fiji 7s side set for a showdown against rivals New Zealand in Pool C with newly promoted Kenya and Uruguay.
Hosts Australia will face a tough battle in Pool A alongside reigning SVNS league winners Argentina, Cape Town champions South Africa and USA.
Pool B features an all-European clash, with Olympic champions France drawn alongside Spain, Great Britain and Ireland.
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Fiji currently lead the men’s after a dominant performance in Dubai, where they struck gold.
Meanwhile, South Africa thrilled their home crowd with a thrilling victory in Cape Town.
The Perth 7s will take place on January 24-26.
