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SOUTH AFRICA (SEEDED 1)
Captain Philip Snyman is expected to complete an unprecedented hat-trick of appearances for South Africa at the Rugby World Cup, appeared in 2009 editions and 2013. The rest of the team is new to this level but was part of the global Blitzbok campaign in 2018.
Kyle Brown, Cecil Afrika, Chris Dry and Seabelo Senatla (injury) and Kwagga Smith ( Super Rugby) are key absentees, but Rosko Specman and Selvyn Davids are coming back from injury to strengthen the top seeds.
"I'm happy with the team," said coach Neil Powell. "We do not have the best records of this tournament, but having said that, we know we will be a very competitive team if we play our strengths and our game plan." It's an exciting time for all of us and we are ready to do our best for our country. "
Squad: Ryan Oosthuizen, Philip Snyman (Captain), Dylan Sage, Zain Davids, Werner Kok, Heino Bezuidenhout, Dewald Human, Rosko Specman, Justin Geduld, Selvyn Davids, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Ruhan Nel
NEW ZEALAND (SEEDED 3)
The reigning champions of New Zealand name a team with only two survivors of their triumph five years ago in Moscow. Captain Tim Mikkelson is joined by Kurt Baker in the 2013 class while the All Blacks Sevens are looking to counter the unavailability of Joe Webber and Vilimoni Koroi.
Among the less experienced players, the versatile Salesi Rayasi, who can play on Jona Nar eki's snuck into the team after impressing in the last round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series in Paris. Joe Ravouvou is expected to provide the main firepower that scored the best for New Zealand on the series with 28 tries.
"No team has ever won two consecutive World Cup titles since the beginning – and to be the first team to change that." We know that there will be a lot more to do. huge challenges ahead, all teams will be really well prepared, "said coach Clark Laidlaw
: Kurt Baker, Dylan Collier, Scott Curry (captain), Trael Joass, Andrew Knewstubb, Jona Nareki, Tim Mikkelson (captain), Sione Molia, Salesi Rayasi, Joe Ravouvou, Akuila Rokolisoa, Regan Ware
ENGLAND (SEEDED 4)
England nominates 10 Bronze medalists from the Commonwealth Games of the 2018 Gold Coast and six players representing the GB team at the Rio 2016 Olympics where they got the money.Tom Mitchell will lead the team in what will be his second Rugby World Cup at 7 after Mike Ellery, the best scorer in the series, Dan Norton and the most-capped British player James Rodwell have a fought the final in Moscow in 2013.
This experienced team is completed by two members of the England Sevens team: Will Edwards and Will Muir, who recently joined the England Sevens program after being graduated from Northumbria University.
"We have selected a very exciting team for the Rugby World Rugby Cup at 7", said England coach Simon Amor. "There has been some exceptional performance recently in all areas and this is confirmed by the team's consistency – reaching five podiums since the Commonwealth Games demonstrates that we are well positioned to participate in this World Cup."
Team: Phil Burgess, Alex Davis, Richard Carpentier, Will Edwards, Mike Ellery, Harry Glover, Ollie Lindsay -Hague, Ruaridh McConnochie, Tom Mitchell (captain), Will Muir, Dan Norton, James Rodwell
AUSTRALIA (SEEDED 6)
Captain Lewis Holland and Jesse Parahi are the only players in the 12-player squad Previously playing at a Rugby World Cup Seven. The two Olympians have recently signed New two-year contracts with Rugby Australia to participate in Tokyo 2020, but their immediate goal is to bring back the San Francisco Gold Medal.
Sam Myers is not far behind in terms of Experience, while M Aurice Longbottom, Ben O Donnell, Brandon Quinn and Liam McNamara are early in their careers. The return of Henry Hutchison, former rookie of the year, at the seventh hole gives a boost to Tim Walsh 's team.
"Liam (McNamara) has had a series of injuries lately, but he really came back to Paris last month to force my hand in. He is a great ball player with the consciousness, the time and the Well, so I'm looking forward to seeing him play to his potential, "said coach Tim Walsh
: Lachlan Anderson, Tim Anstee, Lewis Holland (captain), Henry Hutchison, Boyd Killingworth, Mauritius Longbottom, Tom Lucas, Liam McNamara, Sam Myers, Ben O'Donnell, Jesse Parahi, John Porch and Brandon Quinn
SCOTLAND (8 SEEDED)
Scott Riddell (photo) Captains Scotland in what will be his third Rugby World Cup, making him the only member of the team with previous tournament experience. Sam Pecquer is engaging with Scotland Sevens for the first time since the turn of Cape Town last December after recovering from a leg injury that prevented him from playing during the most of the season. Half of the selected players were also members of the Scotland team that competed at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.
Having narrowly failed to win a Rugby World Cup place in 2011, winger Jack Cuthbert, a native of Bristol, can now look forward to being the host of the rugby event.
"We are looking to build on the experiences of this group so far this season, the World Cup is a unique tournament to compete in, and the preparation and competition will be excellent for the development of our young players. team, "said head coach John Dalziel
. Team: Scott Riddell (captain), Nyle Godsmark, Jo Nayacavou, Jack Cuthbert, Alec Coombes, Robbie Fergusson, Gavin Lowe, Craig Jackson, Harvey Elms, Max McFarland, Jamie Farndale, Sam Pecquer
KENYA (9th) [19659002] Kenya has named one of the most experienced teams in the competition with five Olympians, including Collins Injera, the second-leading scorer in the history of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and Andrew Amonde. Injera is set to play its third Rugby World Cup and hope its firepower can help the Shujaa Sevens improve their semi-finals in the last two editions in Russia (2013) and Dubai (2009). and Willy Ambaka are back for their second Rugby World Cup Sevens in a team led by Oscar Ayodi.
"We have a very strong team based on training, the guys have really trained hard and we believe we have selected the best team to represent the country." We are looking for good performances from players and, hopefully, we can get good results, "said coach Innocent Simiyu, who was involved in RWC Sevens 2009.
Squad: Oscar Ayodi (captain), Collins Injera, Andrew Amonde, William Ambaka, Samuel Oliech, Oyoo Nelson, Dennis Ombachi, Jeff Oluoch, Brian Tanga, Agero Eden, Herman Humwa, Samuel Ngethe.
JAPAN (SEEDED 11)
Six of the players who helped Japan win the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong a few months ago were rewarded with a place in the world. Kensuke Iwabuchi's team. Katsuyuki Sakai, who made his series debut in 2010-11, along with fellow Olympian Kaemli Soejima and captain Dai Ozawa, provided much of the experience at the 12-man champions' party. # 39; Asia.
The only appearance of Japan on the 2018 series came in Singapore. Sakai scored five tries, including doubles against France and Argentina, in 13th place. Tevou Tupou and Joe Kamana, born three days apart, made their series debut in this tournament and are ready to make their Rugby VII World Cup debut.
Team: Dai Ozawa, Ryoto Kano, Joe Kamana, Katsuyuki Sakai, Jone Naikabulam Jose Seru, Kameli Raravou Soejima, Tupita Tupou, Kosuke Hashino, Taisei Hayashi, Chihito Matsui, Taichi Yoshizawa, Josefa Lilidamu. 16)
By choosing Jordan Conroy and Terry Kennedy, Ireland has two of the most powerful finishers. Conroy scored 11 tries in the London and Paris series of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series, while Kennedy's 16 tries helped his team reach the top of Rugby Europe Sevens in 2018.
Ireland , captain Billy Dardis, enter the campaign after a great season that has allowed them to finish third in their world series in London and win two of the top three titles in the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series. All the players selected in the title won in Moscow and Marcoussis or the bronze medal at Exeter last time.
"It's been nine years since there was an Irish men's team at the Rugby World Cup 7, and the players are really excited for the challenge ahead and are eager to demonstrate progress that they have achieved in recent seasons, "said Anthony Eddy, IRFU director of rugby sevens.
Squad: Robert Baloucoune, Jordan Conroy, Shane Daly, Billy Dardis (captain) , Ian Fitzpatrick, Foster Horan, Hugo Keenan, Terry Kennedy, Harry McNulty, Bryan Mollen, Jimmy O. Brien, John O Donnell, Greg O. Shea.
URUGUAY (18 SEED) [19659002] Long-time coach Luis Pedro Achard and his assistant, former captain of the seven, Ignacio Conti, head for California with a mostly young, supported team by the experience of three survivors of the last tournament in 2013. Gastón Mieres years ago and at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England, is joined by Gabriel Puig, at his second tournament as captain, and Guillermo Liejtenstein in as old leaders of the team of 12.
While this is the first taste of Nicolas Freitas at this level, he also fits in the more experienced category. The full-time professional has been one of the pillars of the Los Teros team at seven and fifteen, and his inclusion certainly strengthens Uruguay's hand in the prospect of his match against Japan.
a training camp with the Brazilian national team in Sao Jose dos Campos. "This allowed us to continue to oil our game plan and get matches," Achard said. "The Brazilian team really helped in everything we needed and it was a very good camp, all our players finished in shape.Our goal to refine the team before the World Cup was fully achieved. "
Team: Joaquín Alonso, Diego Ardao, Manuel Ardao, Felipe Etcheverry, Nicolás Freitas, Juanjuan Garese, Valentín Grid, Guillermo Lietjenstein, Gastón Mieres, Eugenio Plottier, Gabriel Puig (captain), Sebastián Schroeder
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