Hong Kong Sevens: with 17 days to go, here are five things you need to know
- A Group of Death for the ages, reusable beer cups and Gwen Stefani, this tournament sounds bananas
- Countdown continues to Hong Kong’s biggest party of the year
The draw is set, the beer cups are reusable and one of the world’s biggest pop stars will be sending Central Harbourfront bananas. The Hong Kong Sevens (April 5-7) dates all the way back to 1976 and is set to hit 2019 and Hong Kong Stadium in style. Here are five things you need to know:
The Most Enticing Group of Death, Ever?
When it comes to rough groups, you couldn’t ask for more than pool C in the men’s World Rugby Sevens Series. Not only do you have New Zealand, who sit second in overall standings behind the US, and Australia (sixth), there’s also third place Fiji, who seem to win every time they set foot on Hong Kong soil (four-time defending champions to be specific). Oh, and to top it off, how about Kenya, who lost to Fiji in the finals last year.
Whoever makes it out of this group may be worse for wear, or unbeatable after devouring a few fellow heavyweights.
One Tournament, One Cup?
The Hong Kong Sevens has been trying to get greener every year, and this year the goal is to cut down on cups used for beer, because apparently people have one or two over the course of the three days. This year the tournament will be offering reusable cups, which means if you’re up for it, you could possibly drink all of your beer for the entire time out of one container. The Sevens already goes without plastic straws and has 18 recycling and collection zones, so cutting down on more waste sounds like that’s worth a drink or two.
Gwen Stefani Turns Harbourfront Bananas
