All time leading points London Sevens scorer Ben Gollings tops the rugby bill this weekend when RugbyRocks London Sevens kicks off at Richmond Rugby Club on Saturday.
The 30 year old England international and former Harlequins scrum half has more than 2,000 points on the international circuit to his name and is set to turn out for invitational side Samurai in the elite competition at the weekend.
He is anticipated to be joined in the line up by former Sale Sharks winger Oriol Ripol as they look to win the London leg of the National London Sevens Series.
To attract starts the competition is expected from the London Sevens stage as well as Guinness Premiership top flight professionals, including Newcastle Falcons full back Luke Fielden.
Twickenham based organisers Ed Kemp and Rob Westworth gave up their jobs to get the project which also features a RugbyRocks open tournaments for men and women off the ground.
And Westworth admits it is a relief to finally see the day arrive.
“There has been a few hair raising moments, but things have calmed down in the build up and we are just looking forward to it,” he said.
“The teams are slowly being announced, the weather is improving, so it should be a great day.”
90s Brit rockers Feeder are headlining the music festival with support from South African band The Parlotones - fresh from playing at the World Cup opening ceremony.
While England’s first group C clash with USA will be screened live on a big outdoor screen.
“It fits actually well with us because we have Feeder straight on stage afterwards. If you’re going to watch the game why not watch it with 6,000 otthers,” added Westworth.
The 30 year old England international and former Harlequins scrum half has more than 2,000 points on the international circuit to his name and is set to turn out for invitational side Samurai in the elite competition at the weekend.
He is anticipated to be joined in the line up by former Sale Sharks winger Oriol Ripol as they look to win the London leg of the National London Sevens Series.
To attract starts the competition is expected from the London Sevens stage as well as Guinness Premiership top flight professionals, including Newcastle Falcons full back Luke Fielden.
Twickenham based organisers Ed Kemp and Rob Westworth gave up their jobs to get the project which also features a RugbyRocks open tournaments for men and women off the ground.
And Westworth admits it is a relief to finally see the day arrive.
“There has been a few hair raising moments, but things have calmed down in the build up and we are just looking forward to it,” he said.
“The teams are slowly being announced, the weather is improving, so it should be a great day.”
90s Brit rockers Feeder are headlining the music festival with support from South African band The Parlotones - fresh from playing at the World Cup opening ceremony.
While England’s first group C clash with USA will be screened live on a big outdoor screen.
“It fits actually well with us because we have Feeder straight on stage afterwards. If you’re going to watch the game why not watch it with 6,000 otthers,” added Westworth.
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