It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
The best youngsters on the planet showcased their talent out in South Africa and a select XV stood out above all the rest
Springboks coach Renfred Dazel has included just one uncapped sevens player – XVs out-half Libbie Janse van Rensburg – in an experienced women’s squad for this weekend’s opening leg of the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch.
With the Coronavirus outbreak squeezing clubs and unions into releasing and cutting players, opportunities are being created at a number of franchises.
