Australian legend David Campese yesterday joined the growing chorus of supporters calling for an international sevens circuit.
Campese, who will make his 11th appearance in the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend, said sevens had the potential to become the 'one-day cricket' of rugby.
'I think it's a great idea . . . definitely there has got to be some mileage in it,' Campese said when asked for his views.
'If it's marketed properly sevens can be a very successful game internationally, particularly in a market like America. Americans like fast, explosive action and that is what sevens is all about.
'It's a game where the best players get the space and the freedom to show off their individual skills.' The concept of an international seven-a-side circuit was first mooted last year by organisers of the fledgling Air France Paris Sevens. Under proposals put forward by Paris officials, unions would accumulate rankings points with the overall winners named at the end of every season.
Hong Kong Rugby Football Union officials have so far adopted a cautious approach towards the initiative.