Australia will take on Great Britain in the Rugby Sevens World match on December 10.
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Australia will take on Great Britain in the Rugby Sevens World match on December 10. Both men and women will once again share the Carnival of Seven stages to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The South African men and Australian women have topped the World Rugby Sevens Series standings after winning their respective competitions at last week’s Dubai Sevens. The Blitzbox head into his tournament at home confidently after winning his fourth consecutive title and leading the standings after his second round of the World Rugby Sevens Series. South Africa rallied after her 5-14 loss to Great Britain in the opening match before advancing to the cup final, sweeping Ireland (21-5) to go from strength to strength in the tournament.
The Blitzboks defeated defending his champions Australia, who share the top spot on the standings, en route to a successful title defense in Dubai. Cape Town hosts a tight draw with two-time Olympic champions Fiji, France, and Canada. France is second overall, two points behind South Africa and Australia. The three-time series champion Australia is looking to consolidate her place at the top of the women’s standings.
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The Australian started his campaign in Dubai, winning the desert title for the third year in a row. Madison Levi led Australia’s attack in Dubai and scored 11 tries to start the series defense in an emphatic manner. Australia became the dominant force in women’s football in 2022, winning all the major titles on offer including the Series, Commonwealth Games, and Rugby World Cup Sevens. The all-conquering Australian enters the Cape Town tournament two points ahead of arch-rivals Dubai. Pool A will feature hosts South Africa, Ireland, and Spain, while New Zealand will face Brazil, Fiji, and Great Britain in their group. The United States, France, Canada, and Japan from Pool C.
Australia: Lachie Anderson · Lachlan Anderson · Tim Anstee · Jordan-lee. Bacon · Angus Bell. · Harry Burey · Tim Clements
Great Britain: Jamie Adamson · Simon Amor · Toby Baldwin · Jamie Barden · Api Bavadra · Dan Bibby · Tom Bowen
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
| 30.10.22 | Cook Islands | 92-10 | Win |
| 25.10.22 | Wales | 32-6 | Win |
| 19.10.22 | Papua New Guinea | 24-18 | Win |
| 08.10.22 | France | 12-48 | Win |
| 25.06.22 | New Zealand | 26-6 | Loss |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
| 30.10.22 | France | 6-24 | Win |
| 23.10.22 | Greece | 7-24 | Win |
| 15.10.22 | England | 60-6 | Loss |
| 25.06.22 | Cook Islands | 42-12 | Win |
| 02.11.19 | Fiji | 18-44 | Loss |
| Date | Match | Score | Winner |
| 23.06.18 | Australia Great Britain | 22 38 | Tonga |
| 04.11.17 | Australia Great Britain | 18 32 | Tonga |
| 07.05.16 | Australia Great Britain | 6 18 | Samoa |
| 02.05.15 | Australia Great Britain | 18 16 | Samoa |
| 20.04.13 | Australia Great Britain | 4 36 | Tonga |
Australia vs Great Britain Rugby Sevens game will be held on December 10, 4:20 AM (International Time) and December 9, 7:20 PM (Indian Time). The audience can live stream the match on beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Kayo Sports, and Foxtel. There, you may watch the entire live event.
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