Singapore Sevens return bodes well for Hong Kong says ‘hopeful’ rugby chief Robbie McRobbie
- New Zealand and South Africa find early form as event kicks off at National Stadium on Saturday
- Hong Kong Sevens has been delayed five times amid pandemic but is set to return in November
The resumption of world-class rugby in Singapore this weekend has Hong Kong rugby officials brimming with confidence that a November return of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is possible.
Robbie McRobbie, chief executive of the Hong Kong Rugby Union, told the Post he was “hopeful” that November’s hosting of the 45th annual Hong Kong Sevens will proceed as planned.
“The return of a full complement of fully vaccinated teams to a Series event in Asia gives us increased confidence in hosting the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens seven months from now,” McRobbie said.
“We wish all the fans in Singapore a magical experience, and all of the Hong Kong Sevens fans around the world continued patience as we count down the days until we can welcome them again.”