England Men\u2019s Sevens squad has been named for the first tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai this weekend.<\/p>\n
The experienced group, captained by Tom Mitchell, will play Samoa, Russia and New Zealand on Friday 2 December.<\/p>\n
Head Coach Simon Amor said: \u201cIt is a very physical pool so we need to match that but be smart in playing to our strengths.\u00a0 The first tournament is always an interesting one as new coaches and players bring different styles and create unknown challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been three months or more since the guys have played a competitive tournament.\u00a0 This time has allowed for a good break and for some players to have operations to clear up niggles and work towards full fitness.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe squad are very much looking forward to getting out there, giving their best in front of the expat supporters, and making England proud.<\/p>\n
Ethan Waddleton, who captained the England Sevens Academy to victory at the Singapore Cricket Club Sevens earlier this month, is also named for Dubai.\u00a0 The 19-year-old earned his first cap on the World Series in Wellington and featured in a further four tournaments last season.<\/p>\n
\u201cEthan is a dynamic player, one of the stand-out academy players from last year, and he showed excellent leadership in captaining a young team in Singapore,\u201d Amor added. \u201cAs he continues to build experience, we\u2019re looking forward to seeing what he can offer alongside the seniors.\u201d<\/p>\n
The England Sevens Academy will also travel to Dubai to compete in the invitational tournament under the banner of The Royals where they will play Les Blues Sevens and Georgia 7s on Friday 2 December.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe England Sevens Academy programme is fundamental to our sevens player pathway strategy, as we continue finding and developing young, exciting talent. There is a strong England Sevens spirit, which we have seen in training, and with both teams competing in the same location the players are looking forward to having the opportunity to support each other in competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
England Mens Sevens:<\/p>\n
Dan Bibby<\/p>\n
Tom Bowen<\/p>\n
Phil Burgess<\/p>\n
Alex Davis<\/p>\n
Richard de Carpentier<\/p>\n
Ollie Lindsay-Hague<\/p>\n
Charlie Hayter<\/p>\n
Ruaridh McConnochie<\/p>\n
Tom Mitchell \u00a9<\/p>\n
Dan Norton<\/p>\n
James Rodwell<\/p>\n
Ethan Waddleton<\/p>\n
The organisers are encouraging ticket purchase in advance, saving money in the process. Taking place 1-3 December at The Sevens Stadium, excited fans can purchase their tickets online at www.dubairugby7s.com<\/a>or at Emirates Group Headquarters, dnata Travel Stores, Go Sport and Park n Shop.<\/p>\n Ticket Prices (general admission) are:<\/p>\n\n
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