Written by Nathan Williamson on Dec 08, 2024 02:11 AM, courtesy of rugby.com.au Source article.
Maddison Levi goes length of the field to score the match winner and breaks the all-time try scoring record for a single event in the process
The Australia Sevens sides will look to cap 2024 off on a high as they head to Cape Town for the second leg of the SVNS World Series.
The Women’s side are coming off their fifth straight title in Dubai and open their campaign against Brazil (10:22 pm) and Canada (December 8, 1:48 am).
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Mackenzie Davis comes in for her debut as they look for back-to-back titles in South Africa.
As for the Men, they will face Kenya (8:00 pm) and Spain (December 8, 2:57 am) after a seventh place finish to start their season.
Jayden Blake comes into the side after Nathan Lawson’s departure due to personal reasons, the third player to debut for the side in two events.
Follow a recap of all the action, game by game below: Australia Men 12 v Kenya Men 19
Australia have been stunned 19-12 by Kenya to kick off the Cape Town event.
James Turner got Australia off to a flyer as he scored in the opening minutes of the match.
Hayden Sargeant crossed shortly afterwards for a 12-0 lead before Kenya struck before halftime.
Kenya hit the front after Aden Ekanayake was sin binned after giving away a penalty try, with the Kenyans extending their lead with 90 seconds to go, closing out the win
Australia Women 45 v Brazil Women 5
Australia have started fast with a 45-5 win over Brazil.
Maddi Levi picked up where she left off from Dubai with the opening try of the game.
She was followed over by Isabella Nasser and Faith Nathan as the Australians took a 19-5 lead at the break.
Levi added her second and third to start the second half as the Australians were in control throughout the contest.
Piper Simons crossed late to the delight of her teammates as the Aussies cruised home to victory.
Australia Women 26 v Canada Women 10
Australia are into the semi-finals with a 26-10 win over Canada.
The Australians were forced to defend down two players after Tia Hinds and Sariah Paki were yellow-carded for respective infringements.
However, the Aussies rallied as Hinds crossed for the opener in the corner after a great burst from Teagan Levi for the lone try of the half.
A yellow card to Canada provided the chance for Paki to cross after the break, followed by Heidi Dennis.
Canada got on the board but Mackenzie Davis was quick to respond with a lovely step and burst for her debut try on the World Series to seal the win.
Australia Men 14 v Spain Men 19
Australia will fight for ninth position after a 19-14 loss to Spain.
The Australians needed to win to keep their title hopes alive, with Henry Paterson crossing for the opener.
Spain hit back to level the scores before hitting the front 14-7 before the half-time break.
The Aussies fought for an equaliser but Spain extended their lead in the second half.
James McGregor got his first try of the series but it was too little, too late as Spain secured the win
Australia Women’s Sevens team for HSBC SVNS Cape Town 2024/2025:
1. Piper Simons
3. Faith Nathan
4. Mackenzie Davis*
5. Teagan Levi
7. Charlotte Caslick
9. Tia Hinds
10. Isabella Nasser (c)
12. Maddison Levi
13. Heidi Dennis
15. Kahli Henwood
23. Ruby Nicholas
28. Kiiahla Duff
65. Sariah Paki
* denotes debut
Australia Men’s Sevens team for HSBC SVNS Cape Town 2024/2025:
1. Henry Hutchison (c)
2. Ben Dowling
3. Henry Palmer
6. Henry Paterson
7. James McGregor
9. Matt Gonzalez
10. Ben Dalton
13. Jayden Blake
14. James Turner
15. Sid Harvey
23. Aden Ekanayake
25. Hayden Sargeant
87. Michael Icely
HSBC SVNS CAPE TOWN – AUSTRALIA WOMEN FIXTURES
Pool A
Saturday, December 7
Australia v Brazil (10:22 pm AEDT)
Sunday, December 8
Australia v Canada (1:48 am AEDT)
Australia v USA (10:34 pm AEDT) – SEMI-FINALS
HSBC SVNS CAPE TOWN – AUSTRALIA MEN FIXTURES
Pool B
Saturday, December 7
Australia v Kenya (8:00 pm AEDT)
Sunday, December 8
Australia v Spain (2:57 am AEDT)
