New Euro Sevens Grand Prix set for kick-off

Saturday, 18 June 2011 00:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The new FIRA European Sevens ‘Grand Prix’ kicks off this weekend with the first of four tournaments in Lyon, France.

With further tournaments set to be played in Moscow, Barcelona and Bucharest, the circuit will give many HSBC Sevens World Series regulars - the likes of England, Wales, France, Portugal and Russia - the opportunity to blood new talent and maintain their focus between World Series.

Having finished on a high with two semi final appearances in London and Edinburgh, Wales and head coach Paul John will be taking a newlook squad, aiming to develop the Wales Sevens stars of the future.

The same 12 nations will compete in all four FIRA events with Portugal lining up as the reigning European champions.

FIRA Sevens Grand Prix circuit

1. Lyon, France 18-19 June

2. Moscow, Russia 25-26 June

3. Barcelona, Spain 9-10 July

4. Bucharest, Romania 16-17 July

Round 1 - Lyon, France

Pool A

Portugal

Spain

Georgia

Romaina

Ukraine

Netherlands

Pool B

France

Russia

England

Wales

Italy

Moldova