Myers called to Aus Sevens

 

Con Foley has been ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury with Sam Myers his replacement. 

 

The abrasive 24-year-old forward from Forbes in New South Wales will be looking to replicate his performance at Twickenham last year having been named in the tournament Dream Team.

 

Skipper Ed Jenkins, meanwhile, will be the first Australian to win 40 Sevens World Series caps.

 

Geraint John said: "As a team we're all looking forward immensely to getting onto the field on Saturday – London is one of the highlights on the calendar and is incredibly well supported by the public. 

 

"To be able to go and play in front of 80,000-plus fans is a real thrill for the players.

 

"While it is disappointing to lose a player of the experience of Con [Foley], it's a real opportunity for Sam [Myers] to come in and show what he can do. 

 

"Even though last Sunday in Glasgow didn't go to plan results-wise, I honestly don't feel we are that far away. 

 

"We are creating the opportunities, it's just about showing that composure to finish them off."

 

Australia, who currently sit fifth in the Sevens World Series standings, has been drawn in Pool B in London alongside New Zealand, Wales and Japan.

 

Twickenham is an 82,000 sell-out for Day One of the London Sevens, with tickets still available for Finals Day.

 

Australian Sevens squad for London: Cameron Clark, Tom Cusack, Allan Fa'alava'au, Pama Fou, Alex Gibbon, Lewis Holland, Greg Jeloudev, Ed Jenkins, Nick Malouf, Sam Myers, Jesse Parahi, James Stannard.