Seabelo Senatla, of South Africa, helped seal a superb Sevens title for his country against New Zealand in Dubai ©Getty Images

Dubai champions South Africa have named an unchanged 13-man squad to contest the home leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town.

The Blitzboks stormed to a 24-12 Cup final win over New Zealand in Dubai to open their world series account for 2018. 

Neil Powell's side will contest Pool A alongside Kenya France and Russia at the Cape Town Stadium. 

"We have a tough pool in our home tournament and it's going to be physical but I think we are going to be ready," said captain Philip Snyman, who scored in the Dubai final.

 "To play in front of family and friends is really special for us and to play here in the mother city Cape Town, in front of a packed stadium, is going to be something really special."

South Africa celebrates after winning the Dubai Rugby Sevens World Series ©Getty Images
South Africa celebrates after winning the Dubai Rugby Sevens World Series ©Getty Images

Runners-up in Dubai, New Zealand, will play Australia, Spain and USA in Pool B but will be without Joe Ravouvou for the first three matches after being cited for a high tackle in the Dubai final. 

Reigning Cape Town champions England, who finished third in Dubai, will contest Pool C against Scotland, Argentina and invitational team Uganda.

Rio 2016 gold medallists and 2015-16 series champions Fiji play Samoa, Canada and Wales in Pool D.