Four teams are closing in on a spot on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2019 after the semi-finals were confirmed in the Hong Kong qualifier. 

After two days of thrilling action, just four teams remain as Germany face Chile, and Japan take on Ireland in the qualifier semi-finals on Sunday. The action will kick off at 12.32hrs (GMT+8). 

The qualifier, which runs parallel to the world series event in Hong Kong, draws in sell-out crowds with the prospect of world series core team status up for grabs. The 15th placed team in the world series will be relegated at the end of the series in June and replaced with the winner of the qualifier here in Hong Kong. 

Chile and Germany both made the final four last year, while Japan will be looking to bounce back after being relegated from the world series last May. Ireland however find themselves in unfamiliar territory but head coach Anthony Eddy remains cautious of opponents their opponents.

"They're a good side. They've got World Series experience as well so we'll have to be on our game tomorrow morning to compete against them."  

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Germany and Uganda opened the quarter-finals former overpowered their opponents. They put four tries on the board, including a brace from Marvin Dieckmann,  and last season’s finalists in this competition will now face Chile for another place in the final. 

Chile broke the home crowd’s hearts as they put Hong Kong out of the running for core team status next season. Benjamín De Vidts’ two scores plus a score from 90 metres helped to secure their 24-12 victory. 

The other side of the draw saw Japan dominate possession against Uruguay. Josefa Lilidamu impressed both in attack and defence during their 26-12 win.

The final team to book a place in the last four were Ireland. They have conceded just ten points in the competition so far and scored after just 20 seconds in their quarter-final. John O'Donnell's try was the first of six in total. 

The deciding day will kick off at 12.32pm local time (GMT+8) with the final taking place at 4.30pm. Follow the denouement of the competition on worldrugby.org and facebook.com/worldrugby