South Africa after winning the Malaga 7s [Source: World Rugby Sevens/Twitter]

South Africa maintains its lead on the HSBC World Rugby 7s Series ladder after recording its third consecutive win in Malaga this morning.

The Blitsboks walks into the Seville 7s with 66 points ahead of Argentina with 53 points and in third place is Australia with 47 points.

Team captain Imri Visser says they want to maintain their streak throughout the series.

“We uphold a very high standard as you can see and everyone just puts in the work back home and not just the guys, its everybody back home so everyone puts in the work to get these 14 guys here”

After scoring the winning try at the final whistle, Selvyn Davids was crowned HSBC Spain Sevens Malaga Player of the Final🥳@HSBC_Sport | #HSBC7s pic.twitter.com/3y9XHl3zqN

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 23, 2022

The pool draw for Seville sees all-conquering South Africa in Pool A alongside the USA and hosts Spain in a three team pool which includes a bye.

Pool B involves Argentina who will take on Ireland, Germany and Jamaica.

In Pool C the young English squad that claimed bronze in Malaga will face France, Wales and Japan.

Core Series teams Australia, Canada, Scotland and Kenya are drawn in a strong looking Pool D.

You can catch the live action of the Seville 7s on FBC TV this weekend.

A classic final. A brilliant day’s action

Don’t miss the highlights from day three in Malaga@DHLrugby pic.twitter.com/PQQ8m7cN3h

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 23, 2022