Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's team squads
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This article shows the rosters of all participating teams at the men's rugby sevens tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Pool A
Argentina
The following is the Argentina roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics. On 9 August, Bruzzone replaced Etchart and Rojas by injury.[1][2]
Head coach: Santiago Gómez Cora
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | FW | Fernando Luna | (1990-05-12)12 May 1990 (aged 26) | 28 | 178 | Córdoba Athletic |
2 | FW | Santiago Álvarez | (1994-02-17)17 February 1994 (aged 22) | 22 | 100 | CASI |
3 | FW | Germán Schulz | (1994-02-05)5 February 1994 (aged 22) | 18 | 120 | Tala |
4 | FW | Juan Pablo Estelles | (1988-05-05)5 May 1988 (aged 28) | 3 | 60 | Atlético del Rosario |
5 | FW | Axel Müller | (1993-11-25)25 November 1993 (aged 22) | 21 | 212 | Marista |
6 | BK | Matías Moroni | (1991-03-29)29 March 1991 (aged 25) | 13 | 139 | CUBA |
7 | BK | Javier Rojas | (1991-04-15)15 April 1991 (aged 25) | 10 | 243 | Universitario |
8 | BK | Gastón Revol (c) | (1986-11-26)26 November 1986 (aged 29) | 49 | 566 | La Tablada |
9 | BK | Rodrigo Etchart | (1994-01-24)24 January 1994 (aged 22) | 19 | 175 | SIC |
10 | BK | Bautista Ezcurra | (1995-01-16)16 January 1995 (aged 21) | 10 | 107 | Hindú |
11 | BK | Juan Imhoff | (1988-05-11)11 May 1988 (aged 28) | 2 | 5 | Racing 92 |
12 | BK | Franco Sábato | (1990-01-13)13 January 1990 (aged 26) | 25 | 205 | Alumni |
13 | BK | Nicolás Bruzzone | (1985-10-24)24 October 1985 (aged 30) | 54 | 292 | Universitario |
Brazil
The following is the Brazil roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3]
Head coach: Andrés Romagnoli
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | BK | Daniel Sancery | (1994-05-27)27 May 1994 (aged 22) | 2 | 20 | São José |
2 | FW | Martin Schaefer | (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 26) | 5 | 5 | SPAC |
3 | FW | Juliano Fiori | (1985-06-27)27 June 1985 (aged 31) | 6 | 5 | Richmond |
4 | BK | Felipe Silva | (1986-02-28)28 February 1986 (aged 30) | 4 | 7 | SPAC |
5 | FW | Stefano Giantorno | (1991-09-27)27 September 1991 (aged 24) | 1 | 5 | San Luis |
6 | BK | Moisés Duque | (1988-12-21)21 December 1988 (aged 27) | 6 | 55 | São José |
7 | BK | Lucas Duque (c) | (1984-03-15)15 March 1984 (aged 32) | 6 | 42 | São José |
8 | FW | Felipe Sancery | (1994-05-27)27 May 1994 (aged 22) | 3 | 0 | São José |
9 | BK | Laurent Bourda-Couhet | (1994-07-12)12 July 1994 (aged 22) | 3 | 0 | Band Saracens |
10 | FW | Arthur Bergo | (1994-03-07)7 March 1994 (aged 22) | 1 | 0 | SPAC |
11 | BK | Gustavo Albuquerque | (1991-06-28)28 June 1991 (aged 25) | 6 | 20 | Curitiba |
12 | BK | André Silva | (1988-03-22)22 March 1988 (aged 28) | 5 | 20 | SPAC |
Fiji
The following is the Fiji roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[4]
Head coach: Ben Ryan
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | FW | Apisai Domolailai | (1989-04-16)16 April 1989 (aged 27) | 20 | 117 | Daveta |
2 | FW | Jasa Veremalua | (1988-05-29)29 May 1988 (aged 28) | 24 | 255 | Red Rock |
3 | FW | Semi Kunatani | (1990-10-27)27 October 1990 (aged 25) | 19 | 295 | Toulouse |
4 | FW | Viliame Mata | (1991-10-22)22 October 1991 (aged 24) | 9 | 55 | Edinburgh |
5 | FW | Leone Nakarawa | (1988-04-02)2 April 1988 (aged 28) | 7 | 35 | Racing 92 |
6 | BK | Kitione Taliga | (1993-04-21)21 April 1993 (aged 23) | 9 | 183 | Wardens |
7 | BK | Osea Kolinisau (c) | (1985-11-17)17 November 1985 (aged 30) | 52 | 1,026 | Covenant Brothers |
8 | BK | Josua Tuisova | (1994-02-04)4 February 1994 (aged 22) | 2 | 30 | Toulon |
9 | BK | Jerry Tuwai | (1989-03-23)23 March 1989 (aged 27) | 18 | 222 | Daveta |
10 | BK | Samisoni Nasagavesi | (1988-04-25)25 April 1988 (aged 28) | 24 | 520 | Montauban |
11 | BK | Savenaca Rawaca | (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 24) | 16 | 385 | Saracens |
12 | BK | Vatemo Ravouvou | (1990-07-31)31 July 1990 (aged 26) | 12 | 542 | Westfield Dragons |
13 | FW | Masivesi Dakuwaqa | (1994-02-14)14 February 1994 (aged 22) | 5 | 55 | Westfield Dragons |
United States
The following is the American roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[5]
Head coach: Mike Friday
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | BK | Carlin Isles | (1989-11-21)21 November 1989 (aged 26) | 29 | 390 | Unattached |
2 | FW | Ben Pinkelman | (1994-06-13)13 June 1994 (aged 22) | 7 | 40 | Denver Barbarians |
3 | FW | Danny Barrett | (1990-03-23)23 March 1990 (aged 26) | 23 | 167 | Unattached |
4 | FW | Garrett Bender | (1991-12-02)2 December 1991 (aged 24) | 24 | 55 | Unattached |
5 | FW | Zack Test | (1989-10-13)13 October 1989 (aged 26) | 62 | 721 | Unattached |
6 | FW | Andrew Durutalo | (1987-10-25)25 October 1987 (aged 28) | 30 | 132 | Sunwolves |
7 | BK | Folau Niua | (1985-01-27)27 January 1985 (aged 31) | 40 | 390 | Unattached |
8 | BK | Maka Unufe | (1991-09-28)28 September 1991 (aged 24) | 23 | 200 | Unattached |
9 | BK | Chris Wyles | (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 32) | 13 | 270 | Saracens |
10 | BK | Madison Hughes (c) | (1992-10-26)26 October 1992 (aged 23) | 23 | 725 | Unattached |
11 | BK | Perry Baker | (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 30) | 19 | 380 | Unattached |
12 | FW | Nate Ebner | (1988-12-14)14 December 1988 (aged 27) | 3 | 10 | New England Patriots |
Pool B
Australia
The following is the Australia roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[6] Tom Kingston replaced injured Lewis Holland after he injured his hamstring on Day 1.[7]
Head coach: Andy Friend
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | FW | Nick Malouf | (1993-03-19)19 March 1993 (aged 23) | 22 | 175 | University of Queensland |
2 | FW | Jesse Parahi | (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 27) | 35 | 125 | Northern Suburbs |
3 | BK | Henry Hutchison | (1997-02-12)12 February 1997 (aged 19) | 7 | 135 | Randwick |
4 | BK | Lewis Holland | (1993-01-14)14 January 1993 (aged 23) | 31 | 469 | Queanbeyan Whites |
5 | BK | James Stannard | (1983-02-21)21 February 1983 (aged 33) | 31 | 794 | Souths |
6 | FW | Con Foley | (1992-09-19)19 September 1992 (aged 23) | 42 | 309 | University of Queensland |
7 | BK | Cameron Clark | (1993-03-20)20 March 1993 (aged 23) | 30 | 632 | Northern Suburbs |
8 | FW | Pat McCutcheon | (1987-06-24)24 June 1987 (aged 29) | 14 | 100 | Sydney University |
9 | FW | Ed Jenkins (c) | (1986-05-26)26 May 1986 (aged 30) | 45 | 522 | Sydney University |
10 | FW | Allan Fa'alava'au | (1993-12-15)15 December 1993 (aged 22) | 28 | 257 | Endeavour Hills |
11 | BK | John Porch | (1994-03-04)4 March 1994 (aged 22) | 5 | 62 | Northern Suburbs |
12 | FW | Tom Cusack | (1993-03-01)1 March 1993 (aged 23) | 15 | 60 | Canberra Royals |
13 | BK | Tom Kingston | (1991-06-19)19 June 1991 (aged 25) | 9 | 45 | Sydney Stars |
France
The following is the France roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[8]
Head coach: Frédéric Pomarel
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | FW | Jonathan Laugel | (1993-01-30)30 January 1993 (aged 23) | 40 | 95 | Unattached |
2 | FW | Manoël Dall'igna | (1985-03-12)12 March 1985 (aged 31) | 50 | 255 | Unattached |
3 | FW | Damien Cler | (1983-10-02)2 October 1983 (aged 32) | 10 | 65 | Unattached |
4 | BK | Terry Bouhraoua (c) | (1987-08-26)26 August 1987 (aged 28) | 37 | 915 | Unattached |
5 | BK | Stephen Parez | (1994-08-01)1 August 1994 (aged 22) | 24 | 273 | Unattached |
6 | BK | Steeve Barry | (1991-04-18)18 April 1991 (aged 25) | 39 | 274 | Stade Rochelais |
7 | BK | Virimi Vakatawa | (1992-05-01)1 May 1992 (aged 24) | 16 | 300 | Unattached |
8 | FW | Pierre-Gilles Lakafia | (1987-03-12)12 March 1987 (aged 29) | 21 | 115 | Unattached |
9 | BK | Jérémy Aicardi | (1988-11-26)26 November 1988 (aged 27) | 16 | 114 | Unattached |
10 | BK | Julien Candelon | (1980-07-08)8 July 1980 (aged 36) | 35 | 546 | Unattached |
11 | FW | Sacha Valleau | (1996-10-08)8 October 1996 (aged 19) | 10 | 42 | Unattached |
12 | BK | Vincent Inigo | (1983-02-10)10 February 1983 (aged 33) | 29 | 109 | Unattached |
South Africa
The following is the South Africa roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[9]
Head coach: Neil Powell
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | BK | Dylan Sage | (1992-01-24)24 January 1992 (aged 24) | 7 | 40 | SARU |
2 | FW | Philip Snyman | (1987-04-26)26 April 1987 (aged 29) | 37 | 211 | SARU |
3 | FW | Tim Agaba | (1989-07-23)23 July 1989 (aged 27) | 7 | 25 | SARU |
4 | FW | Kwagga Smith | (1993-06-11)11 June 1993 (aged 23) | 24 | 250 | SARU |
5 | FW | Werner Kok | (1993-01-17)17 January 1993 (aged 23) | 19 | 210 | SARU |
6 | FW | Kyle Brown (c) | (1987-02-06)6 February 1987 (aged 29) | 56 | 385 | SARU |
7 | BK | Cheslin Kolbe | (1993-10-28)28 October 1993 (aged 22) | 12 | 192 | Stormers |
8 | BK | Rosko Specman | (1989-04-28)28 April 1989 (aged 27) | 13 | 169 | SARU |
9 | BK | Justin Geduld | (1993-10-01)1 October 1993 (aged 22) | 25 | 558 | SARU |
10 | BK | Cecil Afrika | (1988-03-03)3 March 1988 (aged 28) | 45 | 1,123 | SARU |
11 | BK | Seabelo Senatla | (1993-03-10)10 March 1993 (aged 23) | 29 | 785 | Stormers |
12 | BK | Juan de Jongh | (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 28) | 6 | 40 | Stormers |
13 | BK | Francois Hougaard | (1988-04-06)6 April 1988 (aged 28) | 6 | 25 | Worcester Warriors |
Spain
The following is Spain's roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[10]
Head coach: José Ignacio Incháusti
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age*) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | FW | Ignacio Martín | (1983-10-15)15 October 1983 (aged 32) | 11 | 129 | Bera Bera |
2 | FW | Matías Tudela (c) | (1984-10-06)6 October 1984 (aged 31) | 16 | 45 | Tatami |
3 | FW | Iñaki Villanueva | (1991-02-10)10 February 1991 (aged 25) | 2 | 5 | Complutense Cisneros |
4 | BK | Pablo Feijoo | (1982-05-18)18 May 1982 (aged 34) | 12 | 69 | Complutense Cisneros |
5 | BK | Ángel López | (1992-01-16)16 January 1992 (aged 24) | 13 | 39 | Complutense Cisneros |
6 | FW | Francisco Hernández | (1988-10-28)28 October 1988 (aged 27) | 9 | 82 | Complutense Cisneros |
7 | BK | Marcos Poggi | (1985-03-08)8 March 1985 (aged 31) | 8 | 40 | Complutense Cisneros |
8 | BK | César Sempere | (1984-04-26)26 April 1984 (aged 32) | 4 | 112 | Tatami |
9 | BK | Igor Genua | (1988-06-05)5 June 1988 (aged 28) | 5 | 34 | Hernani |
10 | BK | Joan Losada | (1992-06-20)20 June 1992 (aged 24) | 1 | 5 | FC Barcelona |
11 | BK | Pol Pla | (1993-02-18)18 February 1993 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | FC Barcelona |
12 | BK | Javier Carrión | (1990-11-09)9 November 1990 (aged 25) | 16 | 67 | La Vila |
*Ages given as in 2016. |
Pool C
Great Britain
The following is the Great Britain roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[11]
Head coach: Simon Amor
No. | Pos. | Player | Country | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | FW | Mark Robertson | Scotland | (1984-12-30)30 December 1984 (aged 31) | 47 | 426 | Unattached |
2 | BK | Ruaridh McConnochie | England | (1991-10-23)23 October 1991 (aged 24) | 9 | 45 | Unattached |
3 | FW | Phil Burgess | England | (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 28) | 22 | 212 | Unattached |
4 | BK | Dan Norton | England | (1988-03-22)22 March 1988 (aged 28) | 57 | 1,064 | Unattached |
5 | FW | James Rodwell | England | (1984-08-23)23 August 1984 (aged 31) | 69 | 445 | Unattached |
6 | BK | Tom Mitchell (c) | England | (1989-07-22)22 July 1989 (aged 27) | 34 | 897 | Harlequins |
7 | BK | Dan Bibby | England | (1991-02-06)6 February 1991 (aged 25) | 25 | 321 | Unattached |
8 | FW | James Davies | Wales | (1990-10-25)25 October 1990 (aged 25) | 14 | 180 | Scarlets |
9 | BK | Ollie Lindsay-Hague | England | (1990-10-08)8 October 1990 (aged 25) | 15 | 110 | Harlequins |
10 | FW | Sam Cross | Wales | (1992-08-26)26 August 1992 (aged 23) | 27 | 170 | Newport |
11 | BK | Marcus Watson | England | (1991-06-27)27 June 1991 (aged 25) | 32 | 424 | Newcastle Falcons |
12 | BK | Mark Bennett | Scotland | (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 23) | 2 | 35 | Glasgow Warriors |
Japan
The following is the Japan roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[12]
Head coach: Tomohiro Segawa
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | BK | Lomano Lemeki | (1989-01-20)20 January 1989 (aged 27) | 14 | 221 | Honda Heat |
2 | FW | Lote Tuqiri | (1987-11-12)12 November 1987 (aged 28) | 20 | 125 | Kubota Spears |
3 | FW | Yoshitaka Tokunaga | (1992-04-10)10 April 1992 (aged 24) | 3 | 5 | Toshiba Brave Lupus |
4 | FW | Yusaku Kuwazuru (c) | (1985-10-23)23 October 1985 (aged 30) | 31 | 45 | Coca-Cola Red Sparks |
5 | FW | Kameli Soejima | (1983-06-01)1 June 1983 (aged 33) | 8 | 92 | Genkai Tangaroa |
6 | FW | Masakatsu Hikosaka | (1991-01-18)18 January 1991 (aged 25) | 12 | 35 | Toyota Verblitz |
7 | BK | Katsuyuki Sakai | (1988-09-07)7 September 1988 (aged 27) | 23 | 424 | Toyota Industries Shuttles |
8 | BK | Kazushi Hano | (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 25) | 13 | 45 | NTT Communications Shining Arcs |
9 | BK | Shohei Toyoshima | (1989-01-09)9 January 1989 (aged 27) | 11 | 105 | Toshiba Brave Lupus |
10 | BK | Teruya Goto | (1991-12-18)18 December 1991 (aged 24) | 4 | 15 | NEC Green Rockets |
11 | BK | Kenki Fukuoka | (1992-09-07)7 September 1992 (aged 23) | 2 | 10 | Panasonic Wild Knights |
12 | BK | Kazuhiro Goya | (1993-04-21)21 April 1993 (aged 23) | 12 | 53 | Kubota Spears |
Kenya
The following is the Kenya roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics - age represents each players age when the Olympics took place.[13]
Head coach: Benjamin Ayimba
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | BK | Oscar Ayodi | (1989-09-21)21 September 1989 (aged 26) | 26 | 180 | Homeboyz |
2 | FW | Bush Mwale | (1993-11-14)14 November 1993 (aged 22) | 13 | 75 | Homeboyz |
3 | FW | Oscar Ouma Achieng | (1989-05-03)3 May 1989 (aged 27) | 32 | 320 | Nakuru |
4 | BK | Lugonzo Ligamy | (1992-07-29)29 July 1992 (aged 24) | 10 | 51 | Homeboyz |
5 | BK | Billy Odhiambo | (1993-11-07)7 November 1993 (aged 22) | 27 | 250 | Strathmore University |
6 | FW | Humphrey Kayange | (1982-07-20)20 July 1982 (aged 34) | 67 | 799 | Mwamba |
7 | BK | Biko Adema | (1987-09-01)1 September 1987 (aged 28) | 53 | 702 | Nondescripts |
8 | FW | Andrew Amonde (c) | (1983-12-25)25 December 1983 (aged 32) | 48 | 170 | Kenya Commercial Bank |
9 | FW | Dennis Ombachi | (1991-12-14)14 December 1991 (aged 24) | 22 | 130 | Mwamba |
10 | BK | Samuel Oliech | (1993-12-15)15 December 1993 (aged 22) | 6 | 99 | Impala Saracens |
11 | BK | Collins Injera | (1986-10-18)18 October 1986 (aged 29) | 66 | 1,211 | Mwamba |
12 | FW | Willy Ambaka | (1990-05-14)14 May 1990 (aged 26) | 29 | 325 | Kenya Harlequin |
New Zealand
The following is the New Zealand roster in the men's rugby sevens tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[14]
Head coach: Gordon Tietjens
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Events | Points | Union |
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1 | FW | Scott Curry (c) | (1988-05-17)17 May 1988 (aged 28) | 31 | 360 | Bay of Plenty |
2 | BK | Tim Mikkelson | (1986-08-13)13 August 1986 (aged 29) | 62 | 882 | Waikato |
3 | FW | Akira Ioane | (1995-06-16)16 June 1995 (aged 21) | 9 | 77 | Blues |
4 | FW | DJ Forbes | (1982-12-15)15 December 1982 (aged 33) | 79 | 687 | Counties Manukau |
5 | BK | Lewis Ormond | (1994-02-05)5 February 1994 (aged 22) | 8 | 82 | Taranaki |
6 | BK | Augustine Pulu | (1990-01-04)4 January 1990 (aged 26) | 6 | 45 | Blues |
7 | FW | Sam Dickson | (1989-10-28)28 October 1989 (aged 26) | 29 | 232 | Canterbury |
8 | BK | Gillies Kaka | (1990-05-28)28 May 1990 (aged 26) | 30 | 721 | Hawke's Bay |
9 | BK | Regan Ware | (1994-08-07)7 August 1994 (aged 21) | 9 | 85 | Bay of Plenty |
10 | BK | Rieko Ioane | (1997-03-18)18 March 1997 (aged 19) | 10 | 265 | Blues |
11 | BK | Joe Webber | (1993-08-27)27 August 1993 (aged 22) | 23 | 357 | Bay of Plenty |
12 | BK | Sonny Bill Williams | (1985-08-03)3 August 1985 (aged 31) | 6 | 20 | Blues |
13 | BK | Sione Molia | (1993-09-05)5 September 1993 (aged 22) | 6 | 35 | Counties Manukau |
See also
References
- ^ "Argentina World Cup duo selected for the Rio". World Rugby. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ El Litoral [dead link]
- ^ "CBRu convoca seleções masculina e feminina para os Jogos Olímpicos" [CBRu calls men's and women's teams to the Olympic Games]. Brazilian Olympic Committee. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Fiji's Team To Rio". Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic. 20 July 2016.
- ^ "USA Rugby Names 2016 U.S. Olympic Men's Rugby Team". usarugby.org. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Rio 2016: Olympic squads named by Australia for rugby sevens debut at Games". ABC News. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Payten, Iain (10 August 2016). "Star playmaker Lewis Holland ruled out of remaining games as Aussie campaign derails". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ "France 7s – Olympic Games Men's Sevens". World Rugby. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "South Africa 7s – Olympic Games Men's Sevens". World Rugby. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "Los Leones olimpicos". Federación Española de Rugby. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Team GB Names 2016 GB Olympic Men's Rugby Team". teamgb.com. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Japan 7s – Olympic Games Men's Sevens". World Rugby. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "Kenya 7s – Olympic Games Men's Sevens". World Rugby. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "Historic first for Rugby Sevens as 24 athletes named for Olympic Games". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
External links
- Official website – Rio 2016 Olympic Coverage