SVNS Perth Australian Squads
Returning stars, debutant headline Australia's squads for Perth SVNS
Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 6:55 AM
Nathan Williamson
Australia has confirmed their sides for the home Perth SVNS event, with both coaches revealing changes for the third event of the World Series.
John Manenti's side has been boosted by the return of trio Henry Hutchison, Matt Gonzalez and Darby Lancaster.
Hutchison has not featured since succumbing to an ACL injury almost 12 months ago in Sydney, with Gonzalez picking up a rib injury in the opening round in Dubai.
Meanwhile, Lancaster has been cleared by the Melbourne Rebels to play in the event after signing a two-year deal off the back of a breakout season on the World Series.
As revealed by Rugby.com.au last week, Michael Hooper will not feature as he continues to prepare for his Sevens switch.
Nick Malouf will captain the side, missing last year's event in Sydney with an ankle injury.
It is unfortunate to not have Hoops available for Perth, however we are looking to Paris and playing the long game with him hes certainly working hard to be ready as quickly as possible," Manenti said in a statement.
Nonetheless, it is such a massive boost for us to get Hutch back. He means so much to us and he does so much for the group on and off the field. As we know, ACL injuries are tough to come back from, and Henry has worked incredibly hard to be able to make it to Perth it will give us some additional inspiration.
I want to thank the Melbourne Rebels for allowing us to bring back Darby Lancaster for Perth he was with us all last season, so I expect it wont take him too long to get up to speed with the guys; we saw what a great Sevens player he is all last season, so its a boost for us to get him back."
As for the Women's side, head coach Tim Walsh confirmed 18-year-old Heidi Dennis will be the latest debutant in the side.
Dennis is a cross-code sensation, originally linked with the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Women's competition before focusing on the seven-a-side game.
Since then, the Queenslander has helped Australia to gold at the Youth Commonwealth Games, coming in for Demi Hayes after her season-ending ACL injury.
Everyone in the squad is pumped about the opportunity to perform in front of our home crowd in Perth though we are well aware of the need to be disciplined and focus on our performance," Walsh said.
We are not an outcome-focused team we continue to adhere to our philosophy of process and performance. Our desire is to execute our individual roles and put on a show for Perth and Australia.
We have selected a strong and experienced team which includes a debutant in Heidi Dennis, who replaces the talented Demi Hayes. Heidi performed incredibly well during preseason tournaments against the worlds best teams in New Zealand and Fiji.
After a memorable debut in Dubai, Kaitlin Shave went on to score the winning try in the Cape Town Final to make it two from two for the Australian Womens team. Kaitlin has retained her spot in the team and combines with our other speedsters Bienne [Terita], Faith [Nathan] and Maddi Levi
Every round of the HSBC SVNS series will be shown exclusive, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport.
Australia Womens Sevens team for Perth SVNS:
2. Sharni Smale
3. Faith Nathan
4. Dominique Du Toit
5. Teagan Levi
6. Madison Ashby
7. Charlotte Caslick (c)
8. Kaitlin Shave
10. Bella Nasser
12. Maddison Levi
13. Heidi Dennis*
22. Bienne Terita
55. Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea
65. Sariah Paki
Australia Mens Sevens team for Perth SVNS
1. Henry Hutchison
2. Ben Dowling
3. Henry Palmer
4. Dietrich Roache
5. Tim Clements
7. Josh Turner
9. Matt Gonzalez
10. Nick Malouf (c)
11. Maurice Longbottom
12. Nathan Lawson
14. James Turner
23. Darby Lancaster
25. Hayden Sargeant
*Denotes potential debut.
Australian Sevens Perth 2024 Schedule
*All times AWST (AEDT)
Men
Friday, January 26
Australia v USA - 4:14 pm (7:14 pm)
Australia v Great Britain - 9:13 pm (12:13 am Saturday)
Saturday, January 27
Australia v Ireland - 2:11 pm (5:11 pm)
Women
Friday, January 26
Australia v South Africa - 3:28 pm (6:28 pm)
Australia v Great Britain - 8:27 pm (11:27 pm)
Saturday, January 27
Australia v Canada - 11:54 am (2:54 pm)
Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 6:55 AM
Nathan Williamson
Australia has confirmed their sides for the home Perth SVNS event, with both coaches revealing changes for the third event of the World Series.
John Manenti's side has been boosted by the return of trio Henry Hutchison, Matt Gonzalez and Darby Lancaster.
Hutchison has not featured since succumbing to an ACL injury almost 12 months ago in Sydney, with Gonzalez picking up a rib injury in the opening round in Dubai.
Meanwhile, Lancaster has been cleared by the Melbourne Rebels to play in the event after signing a two-year deal off the back of a breakout season on the World Series.
As revealed by Rugby.com.au last week, Michael Hooper will not feature as he continues to prepare for his Sevens switch.
Nick Malouf will captain the side, missing last year's event in Sydney with an ankle injury.
It is unfortunate to not have Hoops available for Perth, however we are looking to Paris and playing the long game with him hes certainly working hard to be ready as quickly as possible," Manenti said in a statement.
Nonetheless, it is such a massive boost for us to get Hutch back. He means so much to us and he does so much for the group on and off the field. As we know, ACL injuries are tough to come back from, and Henry has worked incredibly hard to be able to make it to Perth it will give us some additional inspiration.
I want to thank the Melbourne Rebels for allowing us to bring back Darby Lancaster for Perth he was with us all last season, so I expect it wont take him too long to get up to speed with the guys; we saw what a great Sevens player he is all last season, so its a boost for us to get him back."
As for the Women's side, head coach Tim Walsh confirmed 18-year-old Heidi Dennis will be the latest debutant in the side.
Dennis is a cross-code sensation, originally linked with the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Women's competition before focusing on the seven-a-side game.
Since then, the Queenslander has helped Australia to gold at the Youth Commonwealth Games, coming in for Demi Hayes after her season-ending ACL injury.
Everyone in the squad is pumped about the opportunity to perform in front of our home crowd in Perth though we are well aware of the need to be disciplined and focus on our performance," Walsh said.
We are not an outcome-focused team we continue to adhere to our philosophy of process and performance. Our desire is to execute our individual roles and put on a show for Perth and Australia.
We have selected a strong and experienced team which includes a debutant in Heidi Dennis, who replaces the talented Demi Hayes. Heidi performed incredibly well during preseason tournaments against the worlds best teams in New Zealand and Fiji.
After a memorable debut in Dubai, Kaitlin Shave went on to score the winning try in the Cape Town Final to make it two from two for the Australian Womens team. Kaitlin has retained her spot in the team and combines with our other speedsters Bienne [Terita], Faith [Nathan] and Maddi Levi
Every round of the HSBC SVNS series will be shown exclusive, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport.
Australia Womens Sevens team for Perth SVNS:
2. Sharni Smale
3. Faith Nathan
4. Dominique Du Toit
5. Teagan Levi
6. Madison Ashby
7. Charlotte Caslick (c)
8. Kaitlin Shave
10. Bella Nasser
12. Maddison Levi
13. Heidi Dennis*
22. Bienne Terita
55. Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea
65. Sariah Paki
Australia Mens Sevens team for Perth SVNS
1. Henry Hutchison
2. Ben Dowling
3. Henry Palmer
4. Dietrich Roache
5. Tim Clements
7. Josh Turner
9. Matt Gonzalez
10. Nick Malouf (c)
11. Maurice Longbottom
12. Nathan Lawson
14. James Turner
23. Darby Lancaster
25. Hayden Sargeant
*Denotes potential debut.
Australian Sevens Perth 2024 Schedule
*All times AWST (AEDT)
Men
Friday, January 26
Australia v USA - 4:14 pm (7:14 pm)
Australia v Great Britain - 9:13 pm (12:13 am Saturday)
Saturday, January 27
Australia v Ireland - 2:11 pm (5:11 pm)
Women
Friday, January 26
Australia v South Africa - 3:28 pm (6:28 pm)
Australia v Great Britain - 8:27 pm (11:27 pm)
Saturday, January 27
Australia v Canada - 11:54 am (2:54 pm)