Boots and all | Referee Matt Rodden leads the way for Hong Kong in intriguing World Rugby Sevens Series
The 27-year-old oversees four legs as the likes of New Zealand and Fiji look to continue their dominance with new coaches

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17 kicks off in Dubai on Friday and will have a distinct Hong Kong flavour.
Firstly, Hong Kong have secured a spot in the main draw of the Singapore tournament through their efforts in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series.
On top of that, Matt Rodden becomes the first Hong Kong-based referee to officiate the series on a permanent basis.
The New Zealander has been chosen as one of 21 members on the refereeing panel and will take charge in four legs – Wellington, Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore.
He follows in the footsteps of fellow Hong Kong referee and one of his role models Gabriel Lee Wing-yi, who has refereed women’s rugby at the Olympics and on the women’s world series.
