SINGAPORE – As a young boy in Cordoba, Argentina, Gaston Revol shared a common dream with many in his football-crazy nation: To proudly wear the iconic blue and white jersey made famous by the likes of Diego Maradona.

But guided by his father’s aspirations, Revol ultimately found his calling in a different sport. It is a path that has led him to become the most seasoned player in the HSBC SVNS, an annual series run by World Rugby, and be revered in Argentinian sevens rugby.