Fiji came up with a dominating performance in the final as they blanked South Africa 22-0 to win the Hong Kong Sevens. This was also the third consecutive time they clinched the Hong Kong Sevens after previously wining in 2015 and 2016 editions as well.
South Africa continued their terrific run in World Rugby Sevens series 2016-17 after they clinched the Las Vegas sevens by defeating Fiji 19-12 in the final.
Former England and Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan has slammed the officials of Fijian Rugby Union for not offering central contracts to the the Pacific Island players.
Wasps lock Joe Launchbury will miss the remaining fixtures of England's autumn internationals after he was handed a two-week ban for a kicking incident involving Fiji centre Asaeli Tikoirotuma.
England coach Eddie Jones has made four changes to his starting line-up for the clash against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday after the trio of Billy Vunipola, Nathan Hughes and Elliott Daly have cleared the fitness test.
England scrum coach Neal Hatley expects high intense atmosphere on Saturday when Semesa Rokoduguni and Nemani Nadolo lock horns with each other at Twickenham.
Wasps back-row Nathan Hughes is set to make his first full-debut for England in the upcoming Old Mutual Wealth series Test against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
Fiji head coach John McKee believes an introduction of a Super Rugby franchise in the Pacific Islands will help his side transform into a dominant force.
Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni and Saracens fullback Alex Goode are set to appear for England in the second autumn international game against Fiji on Saturday.