Overview
- Argentina placed last in Dubai after pool losses to Fiji 26-19 and France 59-7, a 19-14 win over South Africa, then defeats to Spain 31-28 and Great Britain 24-19.
- New Zealand won the opening tournament over Australia and leads the standings, with Argentina eighth in the early table.
- The performance underscored an ongoing transition after the exits of experienced players including Matías Osadczuk, Germán Schulz, Tobías Wade, Agustín Fraga, Tomás Elizalde and Alejo Lavayén.
- Veteran Santiago Álvarez reached 350 World Rugby Sevens Series appearances during the event.
- This season features six eight-team stages before three 12-team SVNS World Championship rounds, with Cape Town up next on December 6-7 where Argentina faces Spain, France and Australia in pool play.