New Zealand were awarded the men's and women's World Sevens Series titles on Tuesday after World Rugby cancelled the remainder of the season because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Tournaments in London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong were cancelled on the men's tour, while the women's circuit lost rounds in the United States, Paris and Hong Kong.
"These difficult decisions have been taken following detailed consultation with our union partners and in line with advice from the various government and public health agencies around the world." South Africa finished 11 points back in second place with 2019 champions and Olympic gold medallists Fiji third.
Australia, who will defend their Olympic title in Tokyo next year, were second with Canada taking third place.
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