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The best photos from the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

Top four The top four captains on the HSBC Sevens World Series. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Series qualifier captains The 12 captains of the teams attempting to qualify for the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens World Series. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
28 participating teams The 28 captains of the teams competing in the 40th Hong Kong Sevens gathered for the official launch. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
15 core teams and Belgium in Hong Kong The 16 sides competing in the main HSBC Sevens World Series event in Hong Kong. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Ignacio Martin, Spain Ignacio Martin of Spain during their 27-5 win over Tonga at the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Cesar Sempere, Spain Cesar Sempere scored two tries for Spain in their win over Tonga. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Sefo Ma'ake, Tonga Sefo Ma'ake in action for Tonga at the Cathay Pacific/ HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: World Rugby/ Martin Seras Lima
Andre Silva Andre Silva scores for Brazil in their shock win over hosts Hong Kong at the HSBC World Series Qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium in So Kon Po. Photo:World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Rowan Varty Rowan Varty on the charge for hosts Hong Kong against Brazil at HSBC Sevens World Series Qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Brazil v Hong Kong Hosts Hong Kong and Brazil take to the pitch for their first round match at HSBC Sevens World Series Qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Andre Silva Brazil's Andre Silva wins the chase for the ball against Hong Kong at the HSBC Sevens World Series Qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Kim Jeong-min Kim Jeong-min takes on the Papua New Guinea defence in his side's 21-19 loss during the HSBC Sevens World Series Qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Albert Levi Papua New Guinea's Albert Levi eludes the South Korea defence during the HSBC Sevens World Series Qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Zimbabwe v Tonga Taking flight. Zimbabwe beat Tonga in the World Series qualifier. Photo: Micahel Lee/ KLC fotos
Women's Invitational Final Canada were too strong for Japan in the Women's Invitational Final at the Hong Kong Sevens 2015. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Women's Invitational Final Canada celebrate after defeating Japan 24-12 in the final of the Women's Invitational at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Marcus Watson England's Marcus Watson impressed in his side's 26-19 win over Wales at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Lomano Lemeki Japan's Lomano Lemeki on the charge against France at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series 2015 at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Stephen Parez Stephen Parez was always dangerous with ball in hand against Japan at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series 2015 at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Liam Underwood Canada's Liam Underwood strides out against Belgium at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong. Photo:World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Marc Tchangue Marc Tchangue scored Belgium's first try at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Kwagga Smith South Africa's Kwagga Smith was one of four try scorers in the Blitzbokke's 24-0 win over Argentina at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Sherwin Stowers New Zealand's Sherwin Stowers shows a clean pair of heels on the way to the try line against Scotland at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Colin Gregor Scotland's Colin Gregor looks to pass against the All Black Sevens at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Samisoni Viriviri Samisoni Viriviri splits the defence in Fiji's 38-12 win over Samoa at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Josaia Raisuqe Josaia Raisuqe scored two tries on debut for Fiji including this pearler against Samoa at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
DJ Forbes DJ Forbes leads out his charges ahead of their Pool B match against Scotland at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Carlin Isles USA's Carlin Isles puts on the gas against Kenya at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Axel Muller Argentina's Axel Muller heads up field against South Africa at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series 2015 at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Andrew Amonde Kenya's Andrew Amonde takes on the USA defence at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series 2015 at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Eugene Tokavai Papua New Guinea's Eugene Tokavai fins space against Russia at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Pama Fou Pama Fou scored Australia's first try in their 21-5 win over Scotland at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Jevon Groves Jevon Groves from Wales in action against the USA on Day 2 at Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Nick Malouf Australia's Nick Malouf proved a handful against Scotland at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series 2015 at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Zack Test Zack Test mingles with fans after the USA's record 40-12 win over Wales at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Nuno Guedes Portugal's Nuno Guedes scores in thier shock 24-all draw with New Zealand at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Seriesat Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Siaosi Asofolau Samoa's Siaosi Asofolau breaks away from the Canada defence at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Nuno Guedes Portugal's Nuno Guedes and team mates celebrate their 24-all draw with New Zealand at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Nuno Guedes Nuno Guedes in action for Portugal at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Lee Jones Lee Jones of Scotland in action against Australia the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images
Branco du Preez Branco du Preez of South Africa in action against Japan match at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images.
Rakuhei Yamashita Rakuhei Yamashita of Japan is tackled by Kwagga Smith of South Africa at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images
Savenaca Rawaca Fiji's Savenaca Rawaca charges down the sideline against Canada at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Rieko Ioane Rieko Ioane picked up a brace in New Zealand's 14-5 win over Australia in their final pool match at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong. Photo:World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Roman Roshchin Russia' s Roman Roshchin tries to elude the Hong Kong Defence at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Yury Gostyuzhev Russia's Yury Gostyuzhev in action against Hong Kong at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Ignacio Martin Spain's Ignacio Martin streaks away from the Korea defence at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima
Fiji fans Fiji fans had every reason to smile as Ben Ryan's men remained undefeated during their pool matches at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Sevens World Series at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima

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