26 February 2020, by: Leonard Solms

World Rugby Los Angeles Sevens: Punters Guide

The Sevens circuit resumes on 29 February as the Blitzboks look to recover lost ground to series leaders New Zealand.

Neil Powell’s men sit second in the standings, nine points behind the All Blacks Sevens. Both will fancy their chances of making it through the pool stages unscathed at the very least.

New Zealand kick off the tournament on Saturday at 19:45 as they face Wales in Pool D. The Blitzboks’ first Pool B game comes later that evening, against Kenya at 21:35.

On Sunday, South Africa will face Canada at 00:53 and Ireland at 05:05. Kenya and Ireland could each prove a potential banana skin, but the Blitzboks should have what it takes to get through.

World Series champions Fiji have the shortest odds at . Hosts and defending tournament champions USA are next at with South Africa at and New Zealand at .

Fiji put their hands up with their Sydney Sevens victory. However, with Kurt-Lee Arendse back from injury and a perfect mix of experience and youth in the squad, the Blitzboks are value for your money after only narrowly missing out in the last tournament.

1. New Zealand 76

2. South Africa 67

3. France 56

4. England 54

5. Fiji 53

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