Former New Zealand rugby sevens reps DJ Forbes says the 2018-19 World Sevens Series which starts next month will be a much competitive one.

Forbes says the new season will be exciting as it is a qualifier for the 2020 Olympic Games.

“Next year is about top four qualification to the Olympics. I think everyone is pretty excited now as the World Sevens Series will determine who qualifies for the Olympics. I guess New Zealand on a bit of high now after winning the Rugby Sevens World Cup and gold at the Commonwealth Games.”

The opening leg of the 2018-19 world 7s series will be held on the 29th of November to the 1st of December in Dubai.