Dubai Rugby Sevens: From World Sevens Series to Vets - the best photos of Day 2

With England, Fiji and a host of former internationals in action in the Vets, it's all go on Friday at The Sevens Stadium.

Javier Carrion of Spain is tackled during the game between Spain and England. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Serge Betsen, right, argues with the ref during the game between Christina Noble Children's Foundation and SBA Pirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Serge Betsen of SBA Pirates gets a hand to the face after a fight breaks out during the game. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ben Gollings of Christina Noble Children's Foundation during the game between Christina Noble Children's Foundation and SBA Pirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ben Gollings during the game between Christina Noble Children's Foundation and SBA Pirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Olly Barkley during the game between Christina Noble Children's Foundation and SBA Pirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Olly Barkley during the game between Christina Noble Children's Foundation and SBA Pirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

James Rodwell is tackled during the game between Spain and Englan. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Apisai Domolailai of Fiji is tackled during the game between Fiji and Russia. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mike Fuailefau of Canada is tackled during the game between Canada and Kenya. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Nathan Hirayama of Canada during the game between Canada and Kenya. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Apenesa Cakaubalavu of Fiji breaks away during the game between Fiji and Russia. Chris Whiteoak / The National

From the present days stars of the World Sevens Series to the stars of yesterday in the Vets tournament, there is plenty of high-octane rugby happening at the Dubai Rugby Sevens on Friday.

The National's photographer Chris Whiteoak is at The Sevens to capture all of the action. Here is a selection of his photos so far.

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