Paterson, Clark back as Australia Sevens squads named for Vancouver

Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 7:06 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Australia Sevens sides will head to Vancouver backing the teams that delivered success in Perth, with both teams making one change for the February 22-23 event.

Sevens leading try-scorer Maddison Levi (thumb) has been ruled out after her injury early on day two at HBF Park.

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She is replaced by the returning Bridget Clark, who has overcome a back injury that has hampered her campaign.

Levi is expected back for Hong Kong, alongside Bienne Terita (hamstring) and Sariah Paki (calf).

They will open their campaign against Spain (10:50 am) before facing Brazil (4:20 pm).

Tim Walsh’s side will take on the hosts (10:08 am, February 23), sitting two points behind leaders New Zealand.

"We are building as a squad and our young guns are developing well," Walsh said. "We have already experienced two out of three tournament wins in epic gold medal matches and will be looking for a third in Vancouver. "In season to date the team has shown great resilience and depth with players unavailable for selection due to injury.

"We have a handful of world class talent building their strength in rehab back in Australia and we look forward to a few of them returning for the Hong Kong and Singapore legs of the World Series."

As for the Men, they are boosted by the return of co-captain Henry Paterson.

Paterson missed the Perth event after an ankle injury, set to lead the side alongside Henry Hutchison.

They face another tough pool, beginning with Ireland (7:24 am) before a trans-Tasman showdown with the Kiwis (12:51 pm).

A clash with the Blitzboks (6:36 am) will conclude their pool stages, sitting sixth on the overall standings.

"Going to Vancouver, it would be good to see some growth in our game and consistency to performances, that’s a big one for us," coach Liam Barry said.

"The boys certainly prepared and played well in Perth and won tight games in a competition of small margins so I hope the boys are realistic around where we could’ve finished and where we did.

"It’s great to have 'Patto' back and he will co-captain with 'Hutch'. He hasn’t played since Cape Town but can certainly play and is a great addition to the side."

Australia Women’s Sevens team for HSBC SVNS Vancouver:

1. Piper Simons

3. Faith Nathan 

4. Mackenzie Davis

5. Teagan Levi 

7. Charlotte Caslick 

9. Tia Hinds 

10. Isabella Nasser (c)

11. Demi Hayes

13. Heidi Dennis 

14. Bridget Clark 

15. Kahli Henwood

23. Ruby Nicholas 

28. Kiiahla Duff

Australia Men’s Sevens team for HSBC SVNS Vancouver:

1. Henry Hutchison (c)

2. Ben Dowling 

6. Henry Paterson (c)

9. Matt Gonzalez 

10. Ben Dalton 

11. Maurice Longbottom

13. Jayden Blake

14. James Turner 

15. Sid Harvey

23. Aden Ekanayake

25. Hayden Sargeant

29. Josh Turner

87. Michael Icely

Unavailable for selection due to injury
AUSTRALIA WOMEN

Maddison Levi (thumb) – Hong Kong 7s

Sariah Paki (calf) – Hong Kong 7s

Bienne Terita (hamstring) – Hong Kong 7s

Madison Ashby (knee) – 2025/2026 World Series

Kaitlin Shave (knee) – 2025/2026 World Series

Sidney Taylor (knee) – 2025/2026 World Series

Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea (knee) - 2025/2026 World Series

AUSTRALIA MEN

Dietrich Roache (knee) – 2025/2026 World Series

HSBC SVNS 2024/2025 VANCOUVER SCHEDULE
AUSTRALIA WOMEN – POOL A
  • Saturday, February 22: Australia v Spain (10:50am AEDT)
  • Saturday, February 22: Australia v Brazil (4:20pm AEDT)
  • Sunday, February 23: Australia v Canada (10:08am AEDT)
AUSTRALIA MEN – POOL B
  • Saturday, February 22: Australia v Ireland (7:24am AEDT)
  • Saturday, February 22: Australia v New Zealand (12:51pm AEDT)
  • Sunday, February 23: Australia v South Africa (6:36am AEDT)

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