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Seven’s has been used by the IRB as a vessel to grow the game internationally. But have they created a beast that may one day replace rugby as we know it?
Sevens has grown consistently every year since the World Series was established ten years ago. And it’s easy to see why. It’s fast, athletic and able to create an atmosphere full of excitement and anticipation.
These ingredients have lead to the format’s remarkable growth internationally.
Now, Sevens has gained real momentum toward Olympic inclusion, and is considered to be one of the only real contenders for a spot in the 2016 Games.
But with all this growth, what will it mean for the future of rugby as a whole? What will rugby look like in 20 years time? Will Sevens achieve what the IRB envisaged: will it assist in the growth of 15s rugby as it was intended or will it radically alter the game as it stands?
I would like to think that rugby will adapt the positive aspects of Sevens, but essentially keep its current format. Sevens has been very successful in creating true competition internationally.
Just look at Russia, who last weekend were crowned European Champions for the first time, defeating France in the final of the Hannover 7s, and replacing last year’s Champions, Portugal.
And now the Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union has released plans for a National Sevens Series in March/April 2010, a concept that is already attracting the interest of teams from within the region, with each tournament offering prize money.
So this begs the question: what game will our grandchildren call rugby?
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