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.
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. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | Tim Agaba | July 23, 1989 (aged 28) | South Africa 7s |
| 2 | FW | Philip Snyman (c) | March 26, 1987 (aged 31) | South Africa 7s |
| 3 | FW | Dylan Sage | January 24, 1992 (aged 26) | South Africa 7s |
| 4 | FW | Zain Davids | May 4, 1997 (aged 20) | South Africa 7s |
| 5 | FW | Werner Kok | January 17, 1993 (aged 25) |  Western Province
|
| 6 | FW | Kyle Brown | February 6, 1987 (aged 31) | South Africa 7s |
| 7 | BK | Branco du Preez | May 8, 1990 (aged 27) | Golden Lions
|
| 8 | BK | Rosko Specman | April 28, 1989 (aged 28) | Free State Cheetahs
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| 9 | BK | Justin Geduld | October 1, 1993 (aged 24) | Western Province
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| 10 | BK | Cecil Afrika | March 3, 1988 (aged 30) | Free State Cheetahs
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| 11 | BK | Siviwe Soyizwapi | December 7, 1992 (aged 25) | Western Province
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| 12 | BK | Ruhan Nel | May 17, 1991 (aged 26) | Western Province
|
| 13 | FW | Ryan Oosthuizen (Reserve) | May 22, 1995 (aged 22) | Western Province
|
Scotland[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[3]
Head coach: John Dalziel
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | Scott Riddell (c) | October 5, 1985 (aged 32) | Scotland 7s |
| 2 | BK | Darcy Graham | June 21, 1997 (aged 20) |  Edinburgh
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| 3 | FW | Lee Jones | June 28, 1988 (aged 29) | Glasgow Warriors
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| 4 | BK | Glenn Bryce | June 7, 1991 (aged 26) | Edinburgh
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| 5 | BK | George Horne | May 12, 1995 (aged 22) | Glasgow Warriors
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| 6 | FW | May 29, 1985 (aged 32) | Scotland 7s | |
| 7 | FW | Jamie Farndale | February 21, 1994 (aged 24) | Scotland 7s |
| 8 | FW | Nyle Godsmark | April 10, 1992 (aged 26) | Scotland 7s |
| 9 | BK | Robbie Fergusson | August 30, 1993 (aged 24) |  London Scottish
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| 10 | BK | Ruaridh Jackson | February 12, 1988 (aged 30) | Glasgow Warriors
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| 11 | BK | James Fleming | October 15, 1987 (aged 30) | Scotland 7s |
| 12 | BK | Max McFarland | July 11, 1993 (aged 24) | Glasgow Warriors
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| 13 | FW | Matt Fagerson | July 16, 1998 (aged 19) | Glasgow Warriors
|
Papua New Guinea[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[4]
Head coach:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | March 13, 1992 (aged 26) | ||
| 2 | FW | February 19, 1992 (aged 26) | ||
| 3 | FW | (c) | September 15, 1992 (aged 25) | |
| 4 | BK | January 14, 1994 (aged 24) | ||
| 5 | BK | August 11, 1993 (aged 24) | ||
| 6 | BK | January 12, 1996 (aged 22) | ||
| 7 | FW | January 1, 1996 (aged 22) | ||
| 8 | BK | December 17, 1995 (aged 22) | ||
| 9 | BK | February 10, 1992 (aged 26) | ||
| 10 | BK | August 31, 1991 (aged 26) | ||
| 11 | FW | December 19, 1991 (aged 26) | ||
| 12 | BK | July 17, 1996 (aged 21) |
Malaysia[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[5]
Head coach:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | February 2, 1994 (aged 24) | ||
| 2 | FW | July 7, 1993 (aged 24) | ||
| 3 | BK | April 24, 1995 (aged 22) | ||
| 4 | FW | February 15, 1993 (aged 25) | ||
| 5 | FW | March 13, 1993 (aged 25) | ||
| 6 | BK | July 8, 1992 (aged 25) | ||
| 7 | BK | January 20, 1992 (aged 26) | ||
| 8 | FW | January 10, 1993 (aged 25) | ||
| 9 | BK | March 24, 1993 (aged 25) | ||
| 10 | BK | August 2, 1997 (aged 20) | ||
| 11 | August 19, 1992 (aged 25) | |||
| 12 | BK | August 18, 1994 (aged 23) | ||
| 13 | BK | (reserve) | 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. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | Richard de Carpentier | April 30, 1990 (aged 27) | |
| 2 | FW | Mike Ellery | September 8, 1989 (aged 28) | |
| 3 | FW | Phil Burgess | July 1, 1988 (aged 29) | |
| 4 | BK | Dan Norton | March 22, 1988 (aged 30) | |
| 5 | FW | James Rodwell | August 23, 1984 (aged 33) | |
| 6 | BK | Tom Mitchell | July 22, 1989 (aged 28) | |
| 7 | BK | Dan Bibby | February 6, 1991 (aged 27) | |
| 8 | BK | Alex Davis | October 3, 1992 (aged 25) | |
| 9 | BK | Oliver Lindsay-Hague | October 8, 1990 (aged 27) | |
| 10 | BK | Ruaridh McConnochie | October 23, 1991 (aged 26) | Bath
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| 11 | FW | Ethan Waddleton | November 23, 1996 (aged 21) | |
| 12 | BK | Harry Glover | December 31, 1995 (aged 22) | |
| 13 | FW | (reserve) | 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 .[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. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BK | July 25, 1995 (aged 22) |  Manly
| |
| 2 | FW | July 29, 1992 (aged 25) | Sydney Rays
| |
| 3 | FW | Sam Myers | May 25, 1990 (aged 27) | Norths
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| 4 | BK | Tom Lucas | November 23, 1993 (aged 24) | Sunnybank
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| 5 | BK | January 28, 1994 (aged 24) | Australia 7s | |
| 6 | BK | John Porch | March 4, 1994 (aged 24) | Norths
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| 7 | FW | Tim Anstee | May 19, 1997 (aged 20) | Eastwood
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| 8 | FW | Jesse Parahi (c) | July 29, 1989 (aged 28) | Norths
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| 9 | FW | Boyd Killingworth | April 6, 1992 (aged 26) | Warringah
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| 10 | BK | Ben O'Donnell | August 14, 1995 (aged 22) | Randwick
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| 11 | BK | Maurice Longbottom | January 30, 1995 (aged 23) | Australia 7s |
| 12 | FW | Lachlan Anderson | August 27, 1997 (aged 20) | Eastwood
|
Samoa[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[10]
Head coach: 
Gordon Tietjens
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | March 21, 1991 (aged 27) | ||
| 2 | FW | Alamanda Motuga | September 11, 1994 (aged 23) | |
| 3 | BK | August 13, 1996 (aged 21) | ||
| 4 | FW | August 16, 1992 (aged 25) | ||
| 5 | BK | Neria Fomai | February 3, 1992 (aged 26) | |
| 6 | BK | May 1, 1991 (aged 26) | ||
| 7 | BK | Alatasi Tupou | April 21, 1988 (aged 29) | |
| 8 | BK | Tomasi Alosio | January 26, 1992 (aged 26) | |
| 9 | BK | (c) | June 28, 1991 (aged 26) | |
| 10 | BK | December 11, 1997 (aged 20) | ||
| 11 | BK | March 10, 1990 (aged 28) | ||
| 12 | FW | July 29, 1994 (aged 23) |
Jamaica[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[11]
Head coach: 
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | November 10, 1989 (aged 28) | ||
| 2 | FW | May 8, 1994 (aged 23) | ||
| 3 | FW | May 13, 1996 (aged 21) | ||
| 4 | BK | (c) | October 29, 1993 (aged 24) | |
| 5 | FW | April 11, 1990 (aged 28) | ||
| 6 | BK | October 29, 1993 (aged 24) | ||
| 7 | BK | March 19, 1993 (aged 25) | ||
| 8 | BK | June 30, 2000 (aged 17) | ||
| 9 | BK | June 18, 1991 (aged 26) | ||
| 10 | FW | July 25, 1990 (aged 27) | ||
| 11 | BK | June 12, 1984 (aged 33) | ||
| 12 | BK | November 17, 1993 (aged 24) |
Pool C[]
New Zealand[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[12]
Head coach:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | Scott Curry (c) | May 17, 1988 (aged 29) | Bay of Plenty
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| 2 | FW | Tim Mikkelson | August 13, 1986 (aged 31) | Waikato
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| 3 | FW | Trael Joass | May 14, 1993 (aged 24) | Tasman
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| 4 | BK | Etene Nanai-Seturo | August 20, 1999 (aged 18) | |
| 5 | FW | Dylan Collier | April 27, 1991 (aged 26) | Waikato
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| 6 | BK | Vilimoni Koroi | April 17, 1998 (aged 19) | Otago
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| 7 | FW | Sam Dickson | October 28, 1989 (aged 28) | Canterbury
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| 8 | BK | Andrew Knewstubb | September 14, 1995 (aged 22) | Tasman
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| 9 | BK | Regan Ware | August 7, 1994 (aged 23) | Bay of Plenty
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| 10 | BK | Kurt Baker | October 7, 1988 (aged 29) | Manawatu
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| 11 | June 27, 1995 (aged 22) | |||
| 12 | BK | Sione Molia | September 5, 1993 (aged 24) | Counties Manukau
|
Canada[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[13]
Head coach: Damian McGrath
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | Matt Mullins | July 28, 1994 (aged 23) | Canada 7s |
| 2 | BK | June 26, 1990 (aged 27) | Canada 7s | |
| 3 | FW | Mike Fuailefau | March 20, 1992 (aged 26) | Canada 7s |
| 4 | FW | John Moonlight (c) | July 2, 1987 (aged 30) | Canada 7s |
| 5 | BK | Andrew Coe | April 8, 1996 (aged 22) | Canada 7s |
| 6 | BK | Connor Braid | May 31, 1990 (aged 27) | Canada 7s |
| 7 | BK | Lucas Hammond | November 14, 1993 (aged 24) | Canada 7s |
| 8 | BK | Justin Douglas | April 5, 1994 (aged 24) | Canada 7s |
| 9 | BK | Nathan Hirayama | March 23, 1988 (aged 30) | Canada 7s |
| 10 | BK | Pat Kay | July 18, 1992 (aged 25) | Canada 7s |
| 11 | FW | Harry Jones | August 26, 1989 (aged 28) | Canada 7s |
| 12 | FW | 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. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BK | July 20, 1991 (aged 26) |  KCB
| |
| 2 | FW | December 28, 1992 (aged 25) | Kabras Sugar
| |
| 3 | FW | Oscar Ouma (c) | May 3, 1989 (aged 28) | Nakuru
|
| 4 | BK | June 3, 1992 (aged 25) | Impala Saracens
| |
| 5 | BK | Billy Odhiambo | November 7, 1993 (aged 24) | Mwamba
|
| 6 | FW | April 2, 1995 (aged 23) | Homeboyz
| |
| 7 | BK | Eden Agero | September 17, 1990 (aged 27) | SportPesa Quins
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| 8 | FW | Andrew Amonde | December 25, 1983 (aged 34) | KCB
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| 9 | FW | Nelson Oyoo | June 26, 1994 (aged 23) | Nakuru
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| 10 | BK | Samuel Oliech | December 15, 1993 (aged 24) | Impala Saracens
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| 11 | BK | Collins Injera | October 18, 1986 (aged 31) | Mwamba
|
| 12 | FW | Willy Ambaka | May 14, 1990 (aged 27) | SportPesa Quins
|
Zambia[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[15]
Head coach:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | June 9, 1988 (aged 29) | ||
| 2 | FW | October 4, 1991 (aged 26) | ||
| 3 | FW | (c) | December 12, 1992 (aged 25) | |
| 4 | BK | April 2, 1985 (aged 33) | ||
| 5 | BK | September 10, 1992 (aged 25) | ||
| 6 | FW | July 31, 1991 (aged 26) | ||
| 7 | BK | June 1, 1994 (aged 23) | ||
| 8 | BK | November 14, 1988 (aged 29) | ||
| 9 | FW | April 24, 1987 (aged 30) | ||
| 10 | FW | July 3, 1988 (aged 29) | ||
| 11 | BK | November 26, 1990 (aged 27) | ||
| 12 | FW | January 14, 1998 (aged 20) |
Pool D[]
Fiji[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[16]
Head coach: Gareth Baber
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BK | Sevuloni Mocenacagi | June 29, 1990 (aged 27) | Fiji 7s |
| 2 | BK | Josua Vakurunabili | June 10, 1992 (aged 25) | Fiji 7s |
| 3 | BK | Kalione Nasoko | December 2, 1990 (aged 27) | Fiji 7s |
| 4 | FW | Paula Dranisinukula | November 23, 1989 (aged 28) | Fiji 7s |
| 5 | FW | Semi Kunatani | October 27, 1990 (aged 27) |  Toulouse
|
| 6 | FW | Jasa Veremalua | May 29, 1988 (aged 29) | Fiji 7s |
| 7 | FW | Mesulame Kunavula | October 27, 1990 (aged 27) | Fiji 7s |
| 8 | BK | Vatemo Ravouvou | July 31, 1990 (aged 27) | Western Sydney Rams
|
| 9 | BK | Jerry Tuwai (c) | March 23, 1989 (aged 29) | Fiji 7s |
| 10 | BK | Alasio Naduva | June 25, 1990 (aged 27) | Fiji 7s |
| 11 | BK | Eroni Sau | February 5, 1990 (aged 28) | Fiji 7s |
| 12 | BK | Amenoni Nasilasila | February 8, 1992 (aged 26) | Fiji 7s |
| 13 | BK | Samisoni Viriviri (Reserve) | April 25, 1988 (aged 29) | Fiji 7s |
Wales[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[17]
Head coach:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BK | January 18, 1993 (aged 25) | Wales 7s | |
| 2 | BK | Morgan Williams | December 28, 1995 (aged 22) | Scarlets
|
| 3 | BK | Angus O'Brien | September 17, 1994 (aged 23) | Dragons
|
| 4 | FW | Luke Morgan | May 16, 1992 (aged 25) | Wales 7s |
| 5 | FW | Owen Jenkins | July 20, 1993 (aged 24) | Cardiff Blues
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| 6 | BK | Tom Williams | April 2, 1991 (aged 27) | Scarlets
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| 7 | BK | February 28, 1992 (aged 26) | Wales 7s | |
| 8 | FW | James Benjamin | February 21, 1994 (aged 24) | Dragons
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| 9 | FW | Adam Thomas (c) | August 22, 1986 (aged 31) | Pontypridd
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| 10 | FW | Justin Tipuric | August 6, 1989 (aged 28) | Ospreys
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| 11 | BK | Hallam Amos | September 24, 1994 (aged 23) | Dragons
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| 12 | FW | January 30, 1994 (aged 24) | Dragons
| |
| 13 | FW | Harri Millard (reserve) | August 17, 1996 (aged 21) | Cardiff Blues
|
Uganda[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[18]
Head coach:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | January 9, 1999 (aged 19) | Uganda 7s | |
| 2 | FW | October 30, 1994 (aged 23) | Uganda 7s | |
| 3 | FW | August 20, 1989 (aged 28) | Uganda 7s | |
| 4 | BK | October 30, 1995 (aged 22) | Uganda 7s | |
| 5 | BK | December 31, 1993 (aged 24) | Uganda 7s | |
| 6 | FW | (c) | August 14, 1990 (aged 27) | Uganda 7s |
| 7 | BK | December 24, 1994 (aged 23) | Uganda 7s | |
| 8 | BK | Ivan Magomu | September 6, 1993 (aged 24) |  Black Pirates
|
| 9 | BK | November 4, 1992 (aged 25) | Uganda 7s | |
| 10 | FW | October 14, 1996 (aged 21) | Uganda 7s | |
| 11 | BK | December 2, 1996 (aged 21) | Black Pirates
| |
| 12 | BK | October 7, 1997 (aged 20) | Uganda 7s |
Sri Lanka[]
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[19]
Head coach:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BK | January 8, 1998 (aged 20) | ||
| 2 | BK | January 14, 1994 (aged 24) |  Kandy SC
| |
| 3 | BK | January 17, 1989 (aged 29) | ||
| 4 | BK | December 12, 1995 (aged 22) | ||
| 5 | BK | December 7, 1993 (aged 24) | ||
| 6 | BK | June 2, 1993 (aged 24) | Kandy SC
| |
| 7 | FW | November 15, 1996 (aged 21) | ||
| 8 | FW | Sudharshana Muthuthanthri (c) | August 25, 1991 (aged 26) | |
| 9 | FW | January 21, 1993 (aged 25) | ||
| 10 | BK | December 12, 1995 (aged 22) | ||
| 11 | FW | July 27, 1996 (aged 21) | Navy SC
| |
| 12 | FW | January 26, 1994 (aged 24) |
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