Intervista a  Gordon Tietjens
Gordon Tietjens, is the current coach of the New Zealand Sevens team. He is regarded as one of the most successful sevens coaches in the world.
Tietjens has helped to groom many young players who have gone on to become All Blacks for the 15-a-side version of rugby union. Talents groomed by Tietjens include Christian Cullen, Jonah Lomu, and Joe Rokocoko.

1. What do you think about Roma Seven as a tournament?
With the growth of sevens rugby on a global scale it is real exciting for the players and spectators to have this tournament in Rome.

2. What do you expect from Rome as a city?
I have never been to Rome but my expectations regarding Rome is about its fantastic culture and history it has.

3. How do you see Rugby Seven in the future?
The game of sevens has a huge future with the game growing so much in popularity that I believe it very soon will become a Olympic sport.

4. What does Rugby Sevens represent for you?
Sevens rugby for me has been my life as I have now been coaching the NZ sevens team for 15 years and I have coached some brilliant players whom have gone on to be some of the best players in world rugby. Two players who used sevens rugby to launch their careers and become very famous were Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen.

5. Which are the most important ingredients in a Rugby Seven-a-side tournament?
The most important ingredients for a successful sevens tournament is that you have to be totally organized with lots of entertainment which will create a fantastic fun atmosphere for the players and spectators to enjoy.

6. What is essential in a world class Rugby 7 tournament?
What is essential for a sevens tournament to be successful is the need to have quality players and teams participating which will very much attract the crowds and you will then find the tournament will grow so much in popularity that players will then always look for opportunities to be involved in the Roma seven.

Intervista a  Daniel de Villiers, team manager of Stellenbosch University

1. What do you think about Roma Seven as a tournament?
Roma Sevens is one of the most enjoyable, but also one of the toughest tournaments on the Sevens calendar, due to a few factors: the Stadio de Marmi is by far the most spectacular stadium that I have ever witnessed, the competition is very strong, with a lot of strong teams coming back to Rome every year. The women are beautiful and the crowd creates a great atmosphere. Stellenbosch University loves Roma Sevens.

2. What do you expect from Rome as a city?
Rome is a good city to have a tournament in, the transport is easy and there is so much to see. The weather is great every year, and the locals know how to have a party and support the sevens.

3. How do you see Rugby Seven in the future?
Sevens is growing every year and is becoming a real world sport. The viewing numbers of the IRB Sevens Series are growing every year as more people become aware of the sport. I believe rugby players in future will specialize in either 15's or 7's rugby. We need more leagues at club level all over the world, but tournaments such as Roma Sevens is a good start.

4. What does Rugby Sevens represent for you?
Rugby Sevens for me is a great way to stay in touch with the game after having retired as a player. It does not take as much time being a sevens coach as 15's, and of course it is a beautiful sport. It highlights all the skills rugby players should have, and it is a great way to identify young talent. Players whose bodies aren't developed fully yet can easily and safely compete in sevens.

5. Which are the most important ingredients in a Rugby Seven-a-side tournament?
Teams should be on an even level, and able to compete. The crowd is the most important. Marketing and making sure people have an enjoyable experience is key to ensure the tournament grows in terms of crowd size. Organizing should run smooth, and games should start as scheduled.

6. What is it essential in a world class Rugby 7 tournament?
A Crowd is most important. Medical care for the players. Water and facilities also. A good announcer and an after party!

Intervista a Jean Jacques Rous
Jean-Jacques Rous is team manager of the French Rugby Seven Club “Froggies”. He knows deeply the Seven world circuit

1. What do you think about Roma Seven as a tournament?
This event is becoming the first sevens rugby tournament in Europe. Especially for the hight standard rugby teams coming to compete this year which will be as good level as any other major tournament such as Dubai, Darwin, Singapora and so on. Also after 6 years of improvement we have a  very professional organisation for such rugby event.

2. What do you expect from Rome as a city?
To offer more support to the organisation that will help them then us

3. How do you see Rugby Seven in the future?
The Olympics for the national teams.

4. What does Rugby Sevens represent for you?
The best oxygen out of his club for a rugby player and an opportunity to develop his skills.

5. Which are the most important ingredients in a Rugby Seven-a-side tournament?
To meet people from all over the rugby planet in a 3 days rugby and party.

6. What is it essential in a world class Rugby 7 tournament?
Respect of the teams, and a glass of champagne with the organisation.