Rugby sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Men's team squads

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This article shows the squads of all participating teams for the men's rugby sevens competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Each squad can have up to 12 players, as well as two traveling reserves in case of injury. [1]

Contents

Group A

New Zealand

New Zealand's squad of 12 players was named on 20 June 2024. Additionally, Tim Mikkelson, Sione Molia and Joe Webber were named as traveling reserves. [2] [3]

Head coach: Junior Tomasi Cama

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Scott Curry 17 May 1988 (aged 36)
2 Brady Rush 24 April 1999 (aged 25)
3 Tone Ng Shiu 26 May 1994 (aged 30)
4 Akuila Rokolisoa 4 June 1995 (aged 29)
5 Dylan Collier (c)27 April 1991 (aged 33)
6 Ngarohi McGarvey-Black 20 May 1996 (aged 28)
7 Fehi Fineanganofo 31 August 2002 (aged 21)
8 Andrew Knewstubb 14 September 1995 (aged 28)
9 Regan Ware 7 August 1994 (aged 29)
10 Tepaea Cook-Savage 8 February 2001 (aged 23)
11 Moses Leo 11 August 1997 (aged 26)
12 Leroy Carter 24 February 1999 (aged 25)
13 Joe Webber 27 August 1993 (aged 30)
14 Sione Molia 5 September 1993 (aged 30)

Ireland

Ireland's squad of 12 players was named on 17 June 2024. Additionally, Sean Cribbin and Bryan Mollen were named as traveling reserves. [4] [5]

Head coach: James Topping

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Jack Kelly 26 October 1997 (aged 26)
2 Andrew Smith 21 July 2000 (aged 24)
3 Harry McNulty (c)5 March 1993 (aged 31)
4 Mark Roche 25 January 1993 (aged 31)
5 Zac Ward 11 December 1998 (aged 25)
6 Chay Mullins 23 January 2002 (aged 22)
7 Jordan Conroy 10 March 1994 (aged 30)
8 Hugo Keenan 18 June 1996 (aged 28)
9 Hugo Lennox 6 March 1999 (aged 25)
10 Terry Kennedy 4 July 1996 (aged 28)
11 Gavin Mullin 29 November 1997 (aged 26)
12 Niall Comerford 6 April 2000 (aged 24)
13 Sean Cribbin 20 August 1998 (aged 25)
14 Bryan Mollen 25 September 1995 (aged 28)

South Africa

South Africa's squad of 12 players was named on 10 July 2024. Additionally, Ronald Brown and Katlego Letebele were named as traveling reserves. [6] [7]

Head coach: Philip Snyman

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Christie Grobbelaar 25 May 2000 (aged 24)
2 Ryan Oosthuizen 22 May 1995 (aged 29)
3 Impi Visser 30 May 1995 (aged 29)
4 Zain Davids 4 May 1997 (aged 27)
5 Quewin Nortje 14 January 2003 (aged 21)
6 Tiaan Pretorius 19 February 2001 (aged 23)
7 Tristan Leyds 24 May 1997 (aged 27)
8 Selvyn Davids (c)26 March 1994 (aged 30)
9 Shaun Williams 13 April 1998 (aged 26)
10 Rosko Specman 28 April 1989 (aged 35)
11 Siviwe Soyizwapi 7 December 1992 (aged 31)
12 Shilton van Wyk 22 December 1999 (aged 24)
13 Ronald Brown 2 September 1995 (aged 28)

Japan

Japan's squad of 12 players was named on 4 July 2024. [8] [9] Additionally, Naoki Motomura and Taichi Yoshizawa were named as traveling reserves. [10]

Head coach: Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simon Amor

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Taiga Ishida 1 October 1997 (aged 26)
2 Kippei Ishida (c)28 April 2000 (aged 24)
3 Shotaro Tsuoka 22 March 1996 (aged 28)
4 Junya Matsumoto 17 March 2000 (aged 24)
5 Josua Kerevi 18 June 1992 (aged 32)
6 Moeki Fukushi 11 March 1999 (aged 25)
7 Kippei Taninaka 4 June 2000 (aged 24)
8 Yoshihiro Noguchi 26 December 1994 (aged 29)
9 Kazuma Ueda 4 December 2002 (aged 21)
10 Takamasa Maruo 8 January 1999 (aged 25)
11 Yu Okudaira 26 May 1999 (aged 25)
12 Yoshiyuki Koga 28 August 1998 (aged 25)
13 Taichi Yoshizawa 18 July 1991 (aged 33)

Group B

Argentina

Argentina's squad of 12 players was named on 28 June 2024. Additionally, Rodrigo Isgró and Santiago Vera Feld were named as traveling reserves. [11] [12]

Head coach: Santiago Gómez Cora

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Joaquín Pellandini 27 May 1999 (aged 25)
2 Tomás Elizalde 18 November 2002 (aged 21)
3 Germán Schulz 5 February 1994 (aged 30)
4 Matteo Graziano 21 July 2001 (aged 23)
5 Agustín Fraga 6 March 2002 (aged 22)
6 Santiago Álvarez (c)17 February 1994 (aged 30)
7 Tobías Wade 6 August 1999 (aged 24)
8 Gastón Revol 26 November 1986 (aged 37)
9 Matías Osadczuk 22 April 1997 (aged 27)
10 Santiago Mare 21 October 1996 (aged 27)
11 Luciano González 10 April 1997 (aged 27)
12 Marcos Moneta 7 March 2000 (aged 24)
13 Rodrigo Isgró 24 March 1999 (aged 25)
14 Santiago Vera Feld 29 March 2001 (aged 23)

Australia

Australia's squad of 12 players was named on 2 July 2024. Additionally, Michael Icely and Josh Turner were named as traveling reserves. [13] [14]

Head coach: John Manenti

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Henry Hutchison 12 February 1997 (aged 27)
2 Ben Dowling 5 March 2002 (aged 22)
3 Corey Toole 7 March 2000 (aged 24)
4 Dietrich Roache 6 July 2001 (aged 23)
5 Mark Nawaqanitawase 11 September 2000 (aged 23)
6 Henry Paterson 26 February 1997 (aged 27)
7 Hayden Sargeant 11 March 1998 (aged 26)
8 James Turner 29 August 1998 (aged 25)
9 Matt Gonzalez 1 June 1994 (aged 30)
10 Nick Malouf (c)19 March 1993 (aged 31)
11 Maurice Longbottom 30 January 1995 (aged 29)
12 Nathan Lawson 23 January 1999 (aged 25)

Samoa

Samoa's squad of 12 players was finalized on 18 July 2024. Additionally, Paul Eti Slater and Malakesi Masefau were named as traveling reserves. [15]

Head coach: Brian Lima

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Vaovasa Afa Su'a 11 October 1991 (aged 32)
2 Alamanda Motuga 11 September 1994 (aged 29)
3 BJ Telefoni Lima 23 July 1999 (aged 25)
4 Motu Opetai 20 June 2001 (aged 23)
5 Tom Maiava 6 March 1999 (aged 25)
6 Taunu'u Niulevaea 21 January 2000 (aged 24)
7 Lalomilo Lalomilo 12 February 1999 (aged 25)
8 Neueli Leitufia 24 October 2001 (aged 22)
9 Fa'afoi Falaniko 14 March 2002 (aged 22)
10 Paul Scanlan 9 August 1996 (aged 27)
11 Steve Onosai 19 September 2001 (aged 22)
12 Va'a Apelu Maliko (c)10 November 1998 (aged 25)

Kenya

Kenya's squad of 12 players was named on 2 July 2024. Additionally, Festus Shiasi and Denis Abukuse were named as traveling reserves. [16] [17]

Head coach: Kevin Wambua

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 John Okoth 28 April 2000 (aged 24)
2 Lamec Ambetsa 27 January 2000 (aged 24)
3 George Ooro 3 March 2000 (aged 24)
4 Vincent Onyala 10 December 1996 (aged 27)
5 Brian Tanga 19 September 1995 (aged 28)
6 Kevin Wekesa 7 August 2000 (aged 23)
7 Tony Omondi (c)26 March 1995 (aged 29)
8 Herman Humwa 8 November 1995 (aged 28)
9 Samuel Asati 14 March 1999 (aged 25)
10 Nygel Amaitsa 26 May 2002 (aged 22)
11 Patrick Odongo 20 March 2002 (aged 22)
12 Chrisant Ojwang 15 December 1998 (aged 25)
13 Denis Abukuse 4 February 1999 (aged 25)

Group C

Fiji

Fiji's squad of 12 players was finalized on 18 July 2024. Additionally, Josaia Raisuqe and Filipe Sauturaga were named as traveling reserves. [18]

Head coach: Osea Kolinisau

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Joji Nasova 9 June 2000 (aged 24)
2 Joseva Talacolo 1 April 1997 (aged 27)
3 Jeremaia Matana 14 July 1998 (aged 26)
4 Sevuloni Mocenacagi 29 June 1990 (aged 34)
5 Iosefo Baleiwairiki 9 May 1998 (aged 26)
6 Ponepati Loganimasi 26 March 1998 (aged 26)
7 Terio Veilawa 6 July 1994 (aged 30)
8 Waisea Nacuqu 24 May 1993 (aged 31)
9 Jerry Tuwai (c)23 March 1989 (aged 35)
10 Iowane Teba 23 February 1993 (aged 31)
11 Kaminieli Rasaku 12 July 1999 (aged 25)
12 Selestino Ravutaumada 17 January 2000 (aged 24)

France

France's squad of 12 players was named on 8 July 2024. Additionally, Nelson Epee and William Iraguha were named as traveling reserves. [19] [20]

Head coach: Jérôme Daret

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Varian Pasquet 29 July 1999 (aged 25)
2 Andy Timo 28 May 2004 (aged 20)
3 Rayan Rebbadj 15 August 1999 (aged 24)
4 Théo Forner 17 October 2001 (aged 22)
5 Stephen Parez 1 August 1994 (aged 29)
6 Paulin Riva (c)20 April 1994 (aged 30)
7 Jefferson-Lee Joseph 29 October 2002 (aged 21)
8 Antoine Zeghdar 22 May 1999 (aged 25)
9 Aaron Grandidier Nkanang 18 May 2000 (aged 24)
10 Jean-Pascal Barraque 24 April 1991 (aged 33)
11 Antoine Dupont 15 November 1996 (aged 27)
12 Jordan Sepho 8 December 1998 (aged 25)

United States

USA's squad of 12 players was named on 1 July 2024. Additionally, Adam Channel and Pita Vi were named as traveling reserves. [21] [22]

Head coach: Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Friday

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 Aaron Cummings 1 July 1997 (aged 27)
2 Maka Unufe 28 September 1991 (aged 32)
3 Orrin Bizer 13 December 2000 (aged 23)
4 Matai Leuta 20 July 1990 (aged 34)
5 Marcus Tupuola 5 October 1995 (aged 28)
6 Kevon Williams (c)7 June 1991 (aged 33)
7 Naima Fuala'au 17 June 1998 (aged 26)
8 Malacchi Esdale 4 May 1995 (aged 29)
9 Stephen Tomasin 25 September 1994 (aged 29)
10 Madison Hughes 26 October 1992 (aged 31)
11 Perry Baker 29 June 1986 (aged 38)
12 Lucas Lacamp 4 June 2001 (aged 23)
13 Pita Vi 31 January 2002 (aged 22)
14 Adam Channel 16 January 1997 (aged 27)

Uruguay

Uruguay's squad of 12 players was named on 11 July 2024. Additionally, Koba Brazionis and Dante Soto were named as traveling reserves. [23] [24]

Head coach: Ivo Dugonjic

No.PlayerDate of birth (age)
1 James McCubbin 27 May 1998 (aged 26)
2 Valentin Grille 15 June 1998 (aged 26)
3 Tomás Etcheverry 30 September 2001 (aged 22)
4 Juan Manuel Tafernaberry 27 May 2002 (aged 22)
5 Bautista Basso 18 January 2001 (aged 23)
6 Diego Ardao (c)4 August 1995 (aged 28)
7 Mateo Viñals 7 October 1998 (aged 25)
8 Felipe Arcos Pérez 17 May 2000 (aged 24)
9 Guillermo Lijtenstein 14 September 1990 (aged 33)
10 Baltazar Amaya 26 May 1999 (aged 25)
11 Ignacio Facciolo 12 August 2001 (aged 22)
12 Juan Gonzalez 12 April 2003 (aged 21)
13 Koba Brazionis 7 October 1998 (aged 25)
14 Dante Soto 2 June 2003 (aged 21)

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