The Australia Sevens Men’s squad have added Chayse Geros and Dane Mitchell to their roster for the 2026/2027 HSBC SVNS World Series.
The pair have earned contracts after impressing in the pre-season and ahead of the Olympic-qualifying campaign.
ACT Brumbies Academy squad member Geros has emerged as one of Australian rugby’s most promising young backs, with the versatility to play anywhere from halfback to fullback.
The 19-year-old will join the Australia Men’s Sevens program full-time before splitting his time between Sevens and the Brumbies in 2028, and returning to the Brumbies in 2029.
The St Augustine’s graduate announced himself on the national pathway with the Australian Schoolboys in 2025, earning Player of the Final honours before progressing to the Australian U18s and impressing at the Global Youth Sevens.
Geros starred in three matches for the Australian Under 20s, starting at fullback and scoring one try before a tournament-ending injury cruelly cut short his World Rugby U20 Championship campaign.
Livewire fullback Mitchell, who qualifies under dual representation, enjoyed a breakout performance at the World Rugby U20 Championship playing for the USA.
Mitchell grew up playing for Rockdale in Sydney and balances his rugby career while studying for a Bachelor of Economics at the University of Sydney.
Australia Men’s Sevens Head Coach Liam Barry said: “We’re really excited to welcome Chayse Geros to the program. Chayse has come through the World Schools Sevens pathway and Under 20s. It will be great to watch him play at this next level.
“Dane has been a great surprise for us, after playing well against Fiji last month in Kick On 7s we are excited to see him adapt to the format. Dane has speed, great ball skills and an aerobic engine which is a huge asset in our game.
“The squad has had a good few weeks in preparation and we are looking forward to our first tournaments in Dubai and Cape Town. The 26/27 season has the added factor of Olympic qualification, so we are aware of the importance of getting a good start.”
The travelling Australia Men’s and Women’s squads for Dubai will be announced next week ahead of the season opener on November 28-29.
Australia Men’s Sevens Squad 2026/2027
- Jayden Blake
- Will Cartwright
- Ben Dalton
- Ben Dowling
- Chayse Geros
- Henry Hutchison
- Nathan Lawson
- Maurice Longbottom
- Ethan McFarland
- James McGregor
- Dane Mitchell
- Beau Morrison
- Henry Paterson
- James Turner
- Josh Turner
- Harry Wilson
Development
- Tylan Berryman
- Brody Folkes
- Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer
