Rugby sevens at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's team rosters

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This article shows the rosters of all participating teams at the men's rugby sevens tournament at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

Contents

Pool A

South Africa

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [1] Seabelo Senatla (due to injury) and Kwagga Smith (to focus on the 2018 Super Rugby season) were later excluded. [2]

Head coach: Neil Powell

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Tim Agaba (1989-07-23)July 23, 1989 (aged 28) South Africa 7s
2 FW Philip Snyman (c) (1987-03-26)March 26, 1987 (aged 31) South Africa 7s
3 FW Dylan Sage (1992-01-24)January 24, 1992 (aged 26) South Africa 7s
4 FW Zain Davids (1997-05-04)May 4, 1997 (aged 20) South Africa 7s
5 FW Werner Kok (1993-01-17)January 17, 1993 (aged 25)Flag of South Africa.svg Western Province
6 FW Kyle Brown (1987-02-06)February 6, 1987 (aged 31) South Africa 7s
7 BK Branco du Preez (1990-05-08)May 8, 1990 (aged 27)Flag of South Africa.svg Golden Lions
8 BK Rosko Specman (1989-04-28)April 28, 1989 (aged 28)Flag of South Africa.svg Free State Cheetahs
9 BK Justin Geduld (1993-10-01)October 1, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of South Africa.svg Western Province
10 BK Cecil Afrika (1988-03-03)March 3, 1988 (aged 30)Flag of South Africa.svg Free State Cheetahs
11 BK Siviwe Soyizwapi (1992-12-07)December 7, 1992 (aged 25)Flag of South Africa.svg Western Province
12 BK Ruhan Nel (1991-05-17)May 17, 1991 (aged 26)Flag of South Africa.svg Western Province
13 FW Ryan Oosthuizen (Reserve) (1995-05-22)May 22, 1995 (aged 22)Flag of South Africa.svg Western Province

Scotland

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [3]

Head coach: John Dalziel

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Scott Riddell (c) (1985-10-05)October 5, 1985 (aged 32) Scotland 7s
2 BK Darcy Graham (1997-06-21)June 21, 1997 (aged 20)Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
3 FW Lee Jones (1988-06-28)June 28, 1988 (aged 29)Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
4 BK Glenn Bryce (1991-06-07)June 7, 1991 (aged 26)Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
5 BK George Horne (1995-05-12)May 12, 1995 (aged 22)Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
6 FW Joe Nayacavou (1985-05-29)May 29, 1985 (aged 32) Scotland 7s
7 FW Jamie Farndale (1994-02-21)February 21, 1994 (aged 24) Scotland 7s
8 FW Nyle Godsmark (1992-04-10)April 10, 1992 (aged 26) Scotland 7s
9 BK Robbie Fergusson (1993-08-30)August 30, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of England.svg London Scottish
10 BK Ruaridh Jackson (1988-02-12)February 12, 1988 (aged 30)Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
11 BK James Fleming (1987-10-15)October 15, 1987 (aged 30) Scotland 7s
12 BK Max McFarland (1993-07-11)July 11, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
13 FW Matt Fagerson (1998-07-16)July 16, 1998 (aged 19)Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors

Papua New Guinea

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [4]

Head coach: Douglas Guise

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Eugene Tokavai (1992-03-13)March 13, 1992 (aged 26)
2 FW Patrick Tatut (1992-02-19)February 19, 1992 (aged 26)
3 FW Henry Kalua (c) (1992-09-15)September 15, 1992 (aged 25)
4 BK Wesley Vali (1994-01-14)January 14, 1994 (aged 24)
5 BK Emmanuel Guise (1993-08-11)August 11, 1993 (aged 24)
6 BK Freddy Rova (1996-01-12)January 12, 1996 (aged 22)
7 FW Samuel Malambes (1996-01-01)January 1, 1996 (aged 22)
8 BK William Tirang (1995-12-17)December 17, 1995 (aged 22)
9 BK Isaac Aquila (1992-02-10)February 10, 1992 (aged 26)
10 BK Nathan Baramun (1991-08-31)August 31, 1991 (aged 26)
11 FW Himah Alu (1991-12-19)December 19, 1991 (aged 26)
12 BK Gairo Kapana (1996-07-17)July 17, 1996 (aged 21)

Malaysia

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [5]

Head coach: Mohd Saizul Hafifi Md Noor

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Wan Izzuddin Ismail (1994-02-02)February 2, 1994 (aged 24)
2 FW Mohamad Safwan Abdullah (1993-07-07)July 7, 1993 (aged 24)
3 BK Muhammad Zulhisham Rasli (1995-04-24)April 24, 1995 (aged 22)
4 FW Muhammad Siddiq Amir Jalil (1993-02-15)February 15, 1993 (aged 25)
5 FW Nik Mohd Shahiddan Mohd Zain (1993-03-13)March 13, 1993 (aged 25)
6 BK Mohamad Khairul Abdillah Ramli (1992-07-08)July 8, 1992 (aged 25)
7 BK Zulkiflee Azmi (1992-01-20)January 20, 1992 (aged 26)
8 FW Muhammad Zharif Affandi (1993-01-10)January 10, 1993 (aged 25)
9 BK Muhammad Ameer Nasrun Zulkeffli (1993-03-24)March 24, 1993 (aged 25)
10 BK Muhammad Azwan Zuwairi Mat Zizi (1997-08-02)August 2, 1997 (aged 20)
11 Muhammad Nasharuddin Ismail (1992-08-19)August 19, 1992 (aged 25)
12 BK Muhamad Firdaus Tarmizi (1994-08-18)August 18, 1994 (aged 23)
13 BK Muhammad Dzafran Muhamad Zainudin (reserve) (1995-07-30)July 30, 1995 (aged 22)

Pool B

England

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [6]

Head coach: Simon Amor

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Richard de Carpentier (1990-04-30)April 30, 1990 (aged 27)
2 FW Mike Ellery (1989-09-08)September 8, 1989 (aged 28)
3 FW Phil Burgess (1988-07-01)July 1, 1988 (aged 29)
4 BK Dan Norton (1988-03-22)March 22, 1988 (aged 30)
5 FW James Rodwell (1984-08-23)August 23, 1984 (aged 33)
6 BK Tom Mitchell (1989-07-22)July 22, 1989 (aged 28)
7 BK Dan Bibby (1991-02-06)February 6, 1991 (aged 27)
8 BK Alex Davis (1992-10-03)October 3, 1992 (aged 25)
9 BK Oliver Lindsay-Hague (1990-10-08)October 8, 1990 (aged 27)
10 BK Ruaridh McConnochie (1991-10-23)October 23, 1991 (aged 26) Flag of England.svg Bath
11 FW Ethan Waddleton (1996-11-23)November 23, 1996 (aged 21)
12 BK Harry Glover (1995-12-31)December 31, 1995 (aged 22)
13 FW Charlie Hayter (reserve) (1988-12-10)December 10, 1988 (aged 29)

Australia

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [7] Captain Lewis Holland was originally announced as a team player, however, was excluded due to injury, and replaced by Brandon Quinn. [8] Replacement captain James Stannard was also ruled out after a skull fracture resulting from being attacked after a farewell dinner to departing coach Andy Friend. [9]

Head coach: Andy Friend

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 BK Charlie Taylor (1995-07-25)July 25, 1995 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manly
2 FW Tom Connor (1992-07-29)July 29, 1992 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Rays
3 FW Sam Myers (1990-05-25)May 25, 1990 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Norths
4 BK Tom Lucas (1993-11-23)November 23, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sunnybank
5 BK Brandon Quinn (1994-01-28)January 28, 1994 (aged 24) Australia 7s
6 BK John Porch (1994-03-04)March 4, 1994 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Norths
7 FW Tim Anstee (1997-05-19)May 19, 1997 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eastwood
8 FW Jesse Parahi (c) (1989-07-29)July 29, 1989 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Norths
9 FW Boyd Killingworth (1992-04-06)April 6, 1992 (aged 26)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warringah
10 BK Ben O'Donnell (1995-08-14)August 14, 1995 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Randwick
11 BK Maurice Longbottom (1995-01-30)January 30, 1995 (aged 23) Australia 7s
12 FW Lachlan Anderson (1997-08-27)August 27, 1997 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eastwood

Samoa

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [10]

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Gordon Tietjens

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Tofatu Solia (1991-03-21)March 21, 1991 (aged 27)
2 FW Alamanda Motuga (1994-09-11)September 11, 1994 (aged 23)
3 BK Laaloi Leilua (1996-08-13)August 13, 1996 (aged 21)
4 FW Jacob Ale (1992-08-16)August 16, 1992 (aged 25)
5 BK Neria Fomai (1992-02-03)February 3, 1992 (aged 26)
6 BK Murphy Paulo (1991-05-01)May 1, 1991 (aged 26)
7 BK Alatasi Tupou (1988-04-21)April 21, 1988 (aged 29)
8 BK Tomasi Alosio (1992-01-26)January 26, 1992 (aged 26)
9 BK Tila Mealoi (c) (1991-06-28)June 28, 1991 (aged 26)
10 BK Elisapeta Alofipo (1997-12-11)December 11, 1997 (aged 20)
11 BK Joe Perez (1990-03-10)March 10, 1990 (aged 28)
12 FW David Afamasaga (1994-07-29)July 29, 1994 (aged 23)

Jamaica

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [11]

Head coach: Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Marcus Blackburn

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Lucas Roy-Smith (1989-11-10)November 10, 1989 (aged 28)
2 FW Owen Linton (1994-05-08)May 8, 1994 (aged 23)
3 FW Tyler Bush (1996-05-13)May 13, 1996 (aged 21)
4 BK Marcus Webber (c) (1993-10-29)October 29, 1993 (aged 24)
5 FW Gareth Stoppani (1990-04-11)April 11, 1990 (aged 28)
6 BK Rhodri Adamson (1993-10-29)October 29, 1993 (aged 24)
7 BK Conan Osborne (1993-03-19)March 19, 1993 (aged 25)
8 BK Mikel Facey (2000-06-30)June 30, 2000 (aged 17)
9 BK Ashley Smith (1991-06-18)June 18, 1991 (aged 26)
10 FW Nyle Beckett (1990-07-25)July 25, 1990 (aged 27)
11 BK Anthony Bingham (1984-06-12)June 12, 1984 (aged 33)
12 BK Reinhardo Richards (1993-11-17)November 17, 1993 (aged 24)

Pool C

New Zealand

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [12]

Head coach: Clark Laidlaw

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Scott Curry (c) (1988-05-17)May 17, 1988 (aged 29)Flag of New Zealand.svg Bay of Plenty
2 FW Tim Mikkelson (1986-08-13)August 13, 1986 (aged 31)Flag of New Zealand.svg Waikato
3 FW Trael Joass (1993-05-14)May 14, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of New Zealand.svg Tasman
4 BK Etene Nanai-Seturo (1999-08-20)August 20, 1999 (aged 18)
5 FW Dylan Collier (1991-04-27)April 27, 1991 (aged 26)Flag of New Zealand.svg Waikato
6 BK Vilimoni Koroi (1998-04-17)April 17, 1998 (aged 19)Flag of New Zealand.svg Otago
7 FW Sam Dickson (1989-10-28)October 28, 1989 (aged 28)Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury
8 BK Andrew Knewstubb (1995-09-14)September 14, 1995 (aged 22)Flag of New Zealand.svg Tasman
9 BK Regan Ware (1994-08-07)August 7, 1994 (aged 23)Flag of New Zealand.svg Bay of Plenty
10 BK Kurt Baker (1988-10-07)October 7, 1988 (aged 29)Flag of New Zealand.svg Manawatu
11 Akuila Rokolisoa (1995-06-27)June 27, 1995 (aged 22)
12 BK Sione Molia (1993-09-05)September 5, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of New Zealand.svg Counties Manukau

Canada

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [13]

Head coach: Flag of England.svg Damian McGrath

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Matt Mullins (1994-07-28)July 28, 1994 (aged 23) Canada 7s
2 BK Admir Cejvanovic (1990-06-26)June 26, 1990 (aged 27) Canada 7s
3 FW Mike Fuailefau (1992-03-20)March 20, 1992 (aged 26) Canada 7s
4 FW John Moonlight (c) (1987-07-02)July 2, 1987 (aged 30) Canada 7s
5 BK Andrew Coe (1996-04-08)April 8, 1996 (aged 22) Canada 7s
6 BK Connor Braid (1990-05-31)May 31, 1990 (aged 27) Canada 7s
7 BK Lucas Hammond (1993-11-14)November 14, 1993 (aged 24) Canada 7s
8 BK Justin Douglas (1994-04-05)April 5, 1994 (aged 24) Canada 7s
9 BK Nathan Hirayama (1988-03-23)March 23, 1988 (aged 30) Canada 7s
10 BK Pat Kay (1992-07-18)July 18, 1992 (aged 25) Canada 7s
11 FW Harry Jones (1989-08-26)August 26, 1989 (aged 28) Canada 7s
12 FW Isaac Kaay (1993-08-30)August 30, 1993 (aged 24) Canada 7s

Kenya

The following was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [14]

Head coach: Innocent Simiyu

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 BK Arthur Owira (1991-07-20)July 20, 1991 (aged 26) Flag of Kenya.svg KCB
2 FW Daniel Sikuta (1992-12-28)December 28, 1992 (aged 25) Flag of Kenya.svg Kabras Sugar
3 FW Oscar Ouma (c) (1989-05-03)May 3, 1989 (aged 28) Flag of Kenya.svg Nakuru
4 BK Ian Minjire (1992-06-03)June 3, 1992 (aged 25) Flag of Kenya.svg Impala Saracens
5 BK Billy Odhiambo (1993-11-07)November 7, 1993 (aged 24) Flag of Kenya.svg Mwamba
6 FW Jeffery Oluoch (1995-04-02)April 2, 1995 (aged 23) Flag of Kenya.svg Homeboyz
7 BK Eden Agero (1990-09-17)September 17, 1990 (aged 27) Flag of Kenya.svg SportPesa Quins
8 FW Andrew Amonde (1983-12-25)December 25, 1983 (aged 34) Flag of Kenya.svg KCB
9 FW Nelson Oyoo (1994-06-26)June 26, 1994 (aged 23) Flag of Kenya.svg Nakuru
10 BK Samuel Oliech (1993-12-15)December 15, 1993 (aged 24) Flag of Kenya.svg Impala Saracens
11 BK Collins Injera (1986-10-18)October 18, 1986 (aged 31) Flag of Kenya.svg Mwamba
12 FW Willy Ambaka (1990-05-14)May 14, 1990 (aged 27) Flag of Kenya.svg SportPesa Quins

Zambia

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [15]

Head coach: Andrew Kaminsa

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Terry Kayamba (1988-06-09)June 9, 1988 (aged 29)
2 FW Carlos Kanyama (1991-10-04)October 4, 1991 (aged 26)
3 FW Israel Kalumba (c) (1992-12-12)December 12, 1992 (aged 25)
4 BK Guy Lipschitz (1985-04-02)April 2, 1985 (aged 33)
5 BK Laston Mukosa (1992-09-10)September 10, 1992 (aged 25)
6 FW Fernard Kashimoto (1991-07-31)July 31, 1991 (aged 26)
7 BK Edward Chimbukulu (1994-06-01)June 1, 1994 (aged 23)
8 BK Edward Mumba (1988-11-14)November 14, 1988 (aged 29)
9 FW Martin Chisanga (1987-04-24)April 24, 1987 (aged 30)
10 FW Sheleni Michelo (1988-07-03)July 3, 1988 (aged 29)
11 BK Larry Kaushiku (1990-11-26)November 26, 1990 (aged 27)
12 FW Edmond Hamayuwa (1998-01-14)January 14, 1998 (aged 20)

Pool D

Fiji

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [16]

Head coach: Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gareth Baber

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 BK Sevuloni Mocenacagi (1990-06-29)June 29, 1990 (aged 27) Fiji 7s
2 BK Josua Vakurunabili (1992-06-10)June 10, 1992 (aged 25) Fiji 7s
3 BK Kalione Nasoko (1990-12-02)December 2, 1990 (aged 27) Fiji 7s
4 FW Paula Dranisinukula (1989-11-23)November 23, 1989 (aged 28) Fiji 7s
5 FW Semi Kunatani (1990-10-27)October 27, 1990 (aged 27)Flag of France.svg Toulouse
6 FW Jasa Veremalua (1988-05-29)May 29, 1988 (aged 29) Fiji 7s
7 FW Mesulame Kunavula (1990-10-27)October 27, 1990 (aged 27) Fiji 7s
8 BK Vatemo Ravouvou (1990-07-31)July 31, 1990 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Sydney Rams
9 BK Jerry Tuwai (c) (1989-03-23)March 23, 1989 (aged 29) Fiji 7s
10 BK Alasio Naduva (1990-06-25)June 25, 1990 (aged 27) Fiji 7s
11 BK Eroni Sau (1990-02-05)February 5, 1990 (aged 28) Fiji 7s
12 BK Amenoni Nasilasila (1992-02-08)February 8, 1992 (aged 26) Fiji 7s
13 BK Samisoni Viriviri (Reserve) (1988-04-25)April 25, 1988 (aged 29) Fiji 7s

Wales

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [17]

Head coach: Gareth Williams

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 BK Luke Treharne (1993-01-18)January 18, 1993 (aged 25) Wales 7s
2 BK Morgan Williams (1995-12-28)December 28, 1995 (aged 22)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
3 BK Angus O'Brien (1994-09-17)September 17, 1994 (aged 23)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
4 FW Luke Morgan (1992-05-16)May 16, 1992 (aged 25) Wales 7s
5 FW Owen Jenkins (1993-07-20)July 20, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
6 BK Tom Williams (1991-04-02)April 2, 1991 (aged 27)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
7 BK Ethan Davies (1992-02-28)February 28, 1992 (aged 26) Wales 7s
8 FW James Benjamin (1994-02-21)February 21, 1994 (aged 24)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
9 FW Adam Thomas (c) (1986-08-22)August 22, 1986 (aged 31)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Pontypridd
10 FW Justin Tipuric (1989-08-06)August 6, 1989 (aged 28)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
11 BK Hallam Amos (1994-09-24)September 24, 1994 (aged 23)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
12 FW Ben Roach (1994-01-30)January 30, 1994 (aged 24)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
13 FW Harri Millard (reserve) (1996-08-17)August 17, 1996 (aged 21)Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues

Uganda

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [18]

Head coach: Flag of Kenya.svg Tolbert Onyango

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 FW Desire Ayera (1999-01-09)January 9, 1999 (aged 19) Uganda 7s
2 FW Pius Ogena (1994-10-30)October 30, 1994 (aged 23) Uganda 7s
3 FW James Odongo (1989-08-20)August 20, 1989 (aged 28) Uganda 7s
4 BK Adrian Kasito (1995-10-30)October 30, 1995 (aged 22) Uganda 7s
5 BK Philip Wokorach (1993-12-31)December 31, 1993 (aged 24) Uganda 7s
6 FW Micheal Okorach (c) (1990-08-14)August 14, 1990 (aged 27) Uganda 7s
7 BK Lawrence Ssebuliba (1994-12-24)December 24, 1994 (aged 23) Uganda 7s
8 BK Ivan Magomu (1993-09-06)September 6, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of Uganda.svg Black Pirates
9 BK Joseph Aredo (1992-11-04)November 4, 1992 (aged 25) Uganda 7s
10 FW Solomon Okia (1996-10-14)October 14, 1996 (aged 21) Uganda 7s
11 BK Timothy Kisiga (1996-12-02)December 2, 1996 (aged 21)Flag of Uganda.svg Black Pirates
12 BK Aaron Ofoyrwoth (1997-10-07)October 7, 1997 (aged 20) Uganda 7s

Sri Lanka

The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team. [19]

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Peter Woods

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Union / Club
1 BK Naveen Henakankanamage (1998-01-08)January 8, 1998 (aged 20)
2 BK Richard Dharmapala (1994-01-14)January 14, 1994 (aged 24)Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Kandy SC
3 BK Anuradha Sooriyabandara (1989-01-17)January 17, 1989 (aged 29)
4 BK Sudam Sooriyarachchi (1995-12-12)December 12, 1995 (aged 22)
5 BK Kavindu Perera (1993-12-07)December 7, 1993 (aged 24)
6 BK Danushka Wijekoon (1993-06-02)June 2, 1993 (aged 24)Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Kandy SC
7 FW Rehan Silva (1996-11-15)November 15, 1996 (aged 21)
8 FW Sudharshana Muthuthanthri (c) (1991-08-25)August 25, 1991 (aged 26)
9 FW Dansha Chandradas (1993-01-21)January 21, 1993 (aged 25)
10 BK Ashan Ratwatte (1995-12-12)December 12, 1995 (aged 22)
11 FW Adeesha Weerathunga (1996-07-27)July 27, 1996 (aged 21)Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Navy SC
12 FW Hirantha Perera (1994-01-26)January 26, 1994 (aged 24)

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