London Scottish captain Mark Bright will solve an England Sevens injury crisis when he makes his IRB World Sevens Series debut this weekend.

The 36-year-old, who starred for his adopted country during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, flew out earlier this week ahead of the event in Port Elizabeth.

Kiwi-born Bright, who misses Saturday's British & Irish Cup clash with Pontypridd, will come up against his country of birth after England were drawn in Pool D alongside New Zealand, Samoa and Japan.

Scottish director of rugby Mike Friday, said: "As a club we are keen to support the England Sevens programme as best we can and I'm sure Mark will acquit himself very well this weekend.

"The ethos of this club is all about developing our players and allowing them the opportunity to play at the highest level possible.”

England Sevens head coach and former Scottish chief Simon Amor, said: "We're incredibly grateful to London Scottish for releasing Mark to us for the third round of the World Sevens Series.

"Unfortunately, our centrally contracted group have suffered a number of injuries, but we're delighted to bring in someone of Mark's proven ability.

"He was outstanding for us at the Commonwealth Games and we know that he'll make a massive impact for us at this tournament."