We ask former England scrum half and renowned commentator Nigel Starmer-Smith to pick out seven of the best 'flyers' set to grace the famous Hong Kong Stadium this weekend.

Mikaele Pesamino, Samoa
The king pin of Sevens finishers at the moment and yet this guy was nearly lost to Rugby forever! Interestingly his first football experience came in Aussie Rules - you can imagine him excelling too with his rangy physique and extraordinary capacity to run and run. He can catch too, and intercept as New Zealand will testify.

25 years old and out of the Vailele Club in Samoa, Pesamino has scored 39 tries so far this season, 11 of which came in Adelaide last weekend. A key figure in the establishment of Samoa right up there at the top table in the Sevens game and simply a joy to watch in full flight. Has never played better.

Sampie Mastriet, South Africa
The new kid on the block and an exciting new find for coach Paul Treu. Mastriet has for several months been in the wider Boks squad but was only unleashed on full international opposition for the first time in Adelaide, where he scored a try in every round - nine in all.

A great future seems assured, but watch closely as he's not likely to be around for long in Sevens. He's already signed up as a Blue Bulls junior and will probably play at the IRB Junior World Championship in Argentina this year, where a number of suitors will no doubt be purring.

Video: Watch Pesamino & Mastriet in action in Adelaide



Christan Wade, England
England's out-and-out sprinter in the mould of Monye or Haughton, Nigerian-born Wade was a AAA sprinter in England and has come up through the age grade ranks for England rugby. Short and stocky with pace to burn, he could be just the man to set the ex-pat crowd alive in Hong Kong.

Collins Injera, Kenya
Kenya's finest ever finisher? Will be interesting to see how he fares in the 'all-Africa' pool E against Wesley Mbanje of Zimbabwe and Sampie Mastriet for the South Africa.

Nobody scored more tries in the World Series last year and he has been a key figure in the rise and rise of the Kenyans. 25 tries so far this year and they need him at his best in Hong Kong. A superb athlete, and the younger brother of captain Humphrey Kayange.

Save Tokula, NZ
If Sherwin Stowers isn't fully recovered, Tokula will be all the more important in New Zealand's title surge, both in Hong Kong and for the rest of the World Series. Another star unearthed by coach Gordon Tietjens, the Waikato man has Fijian ancestry but was educated at Hamilton Boys High School in NZ. Deceptive pace and a real eye for the try line.

Waisale Beci, Fiji
It's a first Hong Kong for Beci as Fiji set out to defend their title, and how important could he prove to their chances? A new Fijian star in the Sevens galaxy, he burst onto the scene in Wellington, where he made his debut and helped Tanivula's men land the Cup. Four tries there before concussion ended his tournament and four more in Adelaide at the weekend. Blistering pace and just 21, he plays his rugby at the Police Blues club.

Kevin Swiryn, USA
Al Caravelli will be looking for a repeat performance from his captain in Hong Kong. Outstanding in Adelaide, Swiryn is a different kind of 'finisher', boasting Sevens acumen and nous rather than simple out-and-out pace.

The fulcrum of the USA's game, his skills and vision so often exploit openings and he's strong in close quarters too. A rare member of the elite set to play in both Sevens and 15s World Cups.

And one for luck!...

Vasily Artemyev, Russia
The Russian Dubliner, Artemyev is a glimpse into the future and a taste of what's to come as Russia take to the game with a new intensity in the wake of Sevens' Olympic success. Will be a familiar figure to students at UCD in Dublin and is best mates with Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald, a friend from Leinster Academy days. Eight tries earlier in the season in Dubai and three more in George, he's not lightening quick but is elusive and powerful with a definite eye for the try line.