Boks chasing first title, tickets sell out: 5 things to know on day 1 of Hong Kong Sevens
Blitzboks have never won Hong Kong title, but go into weekend having won HSBC SVNS Series. Only single-day tickets left, with Sunday almost gone
The talking is done, the planning is over and all that is left is for the fans to enter the stadium and the players to get onto the pitch.
It’s 50th anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, and as usual there is plenty you should know about the three days that lie ahead.
So, here’s our handy guide to some things you should know on Friday.
1 It’s a sell-out
Anyone hoping to grab a three-day ticket is going to be disappointed, according to organisers, who say they have all sold out.
All that remains are single-day tickets on resale site Klook, or what you can find on the various rugby club WhatsApp groups.
Even then, you’ll need some luck if you want to get in on Sunday, with those reportedly almost all gone.
2 We like to party
The Vengaboys hit could almost be the soundtrack to any Sevens since the first one in 1976, sadly fans of the Dutch Eurodance group will have to wait a little until Saturday to battle with the complicated lyrics to the band’s other tune, Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom.