Argentina has maintained a substantial 20-point lead in the men’s standings, having secured three gold medals and one silver medal in the initial four rounds of competition.

After a ninth-place finish in Hong Kong, their lead has been cut to just eight points from Ireland, meaning they will become HSBC SVNS League Champions if they finish fourth or higher in Singapore, or finish less than eight ranking points behind Ireland.

Argentina currently sit on 94 points, ahead of Ireland on 86 points.

Double Olympic Champions Fiji are third on 76 points, ahead of France on 74 points and Hong Kong winners New Zealand on 73 points.

Meanwhile, the Black Ferns and Australia are tied on 106 points after six rounds in the women’s standings to set up a thrilling climax to the women’s competition in Singapore, with New Zealand currently claiming the top spot on points difference.

Olympic hosts France are in third on 88 points ahead of Hong Kong finalists the USA on 82 points.

Fijiana are currently in 6th place with 54 points.