Australian men, women draw Pool B for Commonwealth Games

Thu, Feb 1, 2018, 1:30 AM
Sam Phillips
by Sam Phillips
The Aussie Men's Sevens have avoided the "big three" in the pool stages of the Commonwealth Games. Coach Andy Friend says the side hasn't been resting on their laurels, as they look to continue their form in Hamilton.

The Aussie Sevens squads have both drawn Pool B for April's Commonwealth Games.

Here's how the unveiling of the pools unfolded.

12:50pm - Full Women's pools

Ellia Green and the Aussie Sevens women have drawn Pool B. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Stuart WalmsleyPool A - New Zealand, Canada, Kenya, Zambia

Pool B - Australia, Fiji, England, Wales

12:45pm - Australian women well placed in Pool B

The Australian Women's Sevens squad have been placed in Pool B as the second ranked nation at the end of the 2016/17 season and they will face Fiji, England and Wales in the pool matches.

12:43pm - Full Men's pools

Lewi Holland and the Australian men have drawn England in Pool B. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Stuart WalmsleyPool A South Africa, Scotland, PNG, Malaysia

Pool B - England, Australia, Samoa, Jamaica

Pool C - New Zealand, Canada, Kenya, Zambia

Pool D - Fiji, Wales, Uganda, Sri Lanka

12:40pm - Australian men draw Pool B

The Australian Men's Sevens squad have drawn Pool B, putting them up against England, Samoa and Jamaica.

Australia were always slated for a tough run through the pools as they were not one of the top four seeds but they have avoided big guns South Africa and New Zealand, which is a major positive.

Samoa are one of the dark horses of the tournament, though, and were one of the stronger nations from that particular band.

12:30pm - World Rugby live stream

You can watch all the action take place below.

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