The ruling World Series champs have actually validated their squads for today’s HSBC Sydney sevens at Allianz Stadium.
The Australian Sevens groups are really hoping for a repeat of the arise from 2018, where both sides earned the prize– and also the Women’s group did not yield a solitary indicate their challengers.
“Our objective for the HSBC Sydney 7s is to perform to the best of our ability and enjoy the opportunity to entertain a home crowd,” claimed Tim Walsh, Head Coach of the Women’s group.
“We have elite athletes who desire to be the best they can be – both mentally and physically – who want to represent rugby, sport and women with pride.
“These athletes embody our ethos: ‘Inspire, Innovate and Include’ by playing a game that flows like poetry, is ruthless and entertaining.
“Last week we played well, while adding depth and experience to the squad, and this week we are better for it.”
On Friday, the Women’s group will certainly tackle Brazil and also Spain, and also will certainly encounter Ireland on Saturday in their last swimming pool suit.
The Men’s group will certainly once more be captained by Henry Hutchison, as they complete versus Great Britain on Friday, in addition to Canada and also Argentina on Saturday.
“It’ll be a massive weekend for our boys – we’re all really excited about playing in front of our family, friends, and Sydney’s rugby supporters,” claimed John Manenti, Head Coach of the Men’s group.
“There was plenty of belief in our performances in Hamilton and we look forward to building on that this weekend.
“We welcome the return of Darby Lancaster back into the squad, who has recovered from an injury and is now ready to go.
“The boys are keen to repeat the results of the 2018 Sydney 7s tournament – which was the only time in Sevens history that an Australian side has won in Sydney.”
Tickets are still readily available for the HSBC Sydney sevens competition below, and also suits will certainly be relayed survive beIN Sports, readily available by means of Foxtel, Kayo and also beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
AUSTRALIAN SEVENS TEAMS FOR HSBC SYDNEY 7S
Women’s Sevens Squad
Lily Dick
Sharni Williams
Faith Nathan
Dominique Du Toit
Teagan Levi
Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea
Charlotte Caslick (Cc)
Madison Ashby
Tia Hinds
Sariah Paki
Maddison Levi
Demi Hayes (Cc)
Bienne Terita
Men’s Sevens Squad
Henry Hutchison (C)
Stu Dunbar
Dietrich Roache
Tim Clements
Henry Paterson
Josh Turner
Dally Bird
Maurice Longbottom
Nathan Lawson
James Turner
Ben Marr
Darby Lancaster
Simon Kennewell
-Press Release/Rugby Australia
