The Federación de rugby de Chile (Chilean Rugby Federation – FERUCHI) together with the Asociación Regional de Rugby Valparaíso (Valparaíso Regional Rugby Association) have confirmed that the 2016 Viña del Mar Rugby Sevens competition will be played on January 16-17 and will double as qualification for the 2016 Hong Kong Sevens.
For this competition Sudamérica Rugby and FERUCHI have confirmed the paritipcation of Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Also participating will be Argentina, Canada, South Africa and the USA who are to play in the parallel competition, the Nations Cup.