World Rugby have confirmed that the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens will be held in South Africa.
The event will take place from 9-11 September and will mark the first time that it will be held in AfricaThe top eight men’s teams and top four women’s teams from the 2018 edition in San Francisco has already secured automatic qualification for the tournament in 2022.
Whilst this means the women's team gain automatic qualification after their third-place finish, the men will have to go through regional tournaments to secure their place, with 16 places up for grabs.
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: “We are delighted to announce the tournament dates for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 alongside the unveiling of a striking new brand that truly captures the unique, fun and carnival spirit of the tournament.
“This is an exciting time for rugby sevens with less than 70 days to go until the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo and now with Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 also on the horizon.
"South Africa has a rich history in hosting world-class international rugby sevens events, and we anticipate that Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 will once again raise the bar for this unique tournament and be like no other.”
Regional qualification is expected to start in August of this year with further details to be announced at a later stage.
World Rugby Chief Marketing Officer Marissa Pace added: “Our goal is to ignite Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 with a bold event mark, reflecting the fast pace and dynamic play of Sevens, but also the vibrancy of Cape Town and South Africa.
"With Table Mountain at the heart of the new logo, our team has also included elements within to represent both the event year and the iconic Cape Town Stadium.
"We look forward to watching the brand come to life via our partners and hosts South Africa Rugby.”
