Scotland Sevens went on to win the London Sevens tournament after managing a 12-7 victory over England Sevens team in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Series 2016/17 season.
South Africa's hopes of staging the 2023 Rugby World Cup received a shot in the arm after the government decided to lift the ban on hosting major sports events.
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.
Japan came up with a four try performance as they defeated South Africa by 10-22 in the final in Hong Kong and secure a berth in the Women's Sevens series.
The World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Qualifying kicked-off on Thursday in Hong Kong with Japan, Belgium and South Africa topping the respective pools.
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.
The North vs South derby when the Stormers host the Blue Bulls this weekend at Newlands. As the 3 time champions look to end their Newlands hoodoo to win in Cape Town.
Former Springboks captain and World Cup winning former scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen died at the age of 45 after he was admitted to hospital on Saturday morning.
Leigh Halfpenny contributed with 17 points while Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric scored a try each as Wales completed a 27-13 victory over South Africa at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Wales flanker Justin Tirupic expects a strong performance from South Africa in their upcoming autumn international Test clash at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.