The draw for the next leg of the HSBC SVNS Series in Vancouver took place on the sidelines of the post-tournament celebrations in Perth.

And it has thrown up some enticing encounters for the opening day at BC Place.

After their heroics in Perth, triple champions New Zealand have been drawn against France, Japan and Great Britain in Pool A in Canada.

Cape Town winners Australia face a stiff first-day challenge against USA, Canada and Fiji in Pool B.

In the men’s competition, newly crowned Perth champions South Africa will play New Zealand, Spain and Great Britain in Pool A. 

Beaten finalists Fiji, meanwhile, are in a tough Pool B, which features Australia, Argentina and France.

As well as the main HSBC SVNS Series matches on the weekend of 7-8 March, the venue will host the Teck Tri-Nations Challenge, in which HSBC SVNS 3 Dubai Champions Canada will play against Japan and Chile.