South African forward Werner Kok has won the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year award.

Vodafone Fiji player Semi Kunatani with South African Seabelo Senatla was also nominated for the award.

Fijian, Samisoni Viriviri won the award last year.

Meanwhile the 2015/2016 series begins with the 5th and 6th of December in Dubai and you can watch it live on FBC TV.