Template:2018 Commonwealth Games Australia men's rugby sevens team roster
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This is the Australia roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The template is typically used in two articles: the article covering Australia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and the article covering the rosters of all participating teams of the tournament.
The following team was announced as the 2018 Commonwealth Games sevens team.[1] Captain Lewis Holland was originally announced as a team player, however, was excluded due to injury, and replaced by Brandon Quinn.[2] 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.[3]
Head coach: Andy Friend
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Union / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BK | Charlie Taylor | July 25, 1995 (aged 22) |  Manly
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| 2 | FW | Tom Connor | July 29, 1992 (aged 25) | Sydney Rays
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| 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 | Brandon Quinn | 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
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References
- ^ "Rugby Sevens squad complete Team Scotland line-up for 2018 Commonwealth Games". scottishrugby.org. 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Holland ruled out of Commonwealth Games". rugby.com.au. 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Australia sevens captain to miss Commonwealth Games after 'alleged unprovoked assault'". sport360.com. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.