Perth SVNS Team Profile: Brazil

Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 11:42 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Brazil will be eager to continue its solid start to the SVNS World Series. Photo: Getty Images
Brazil will be eager to continue its solid start to the SVNS World Series. Photo: Getty Images

Brazil will be keen to continue their gradual growth within the SVNS World Series in Perth

The Women were the final automatic qualifier for the Series in 2023-24 after a tough '22-23 campaign.

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However, they have proven they belong with some solid performances as they swept through the Sudamérica Olympic qualifying tournament to book their spot for the third year in a row.

Here is everything you need to know about Brazil ahead of the Perth Sevens!

When they joined Sevens (as a core team)

2016-17

Highest overall finish

11th (2021-22) 

Tournament wins

0

2022-23 World Series finish

11th 

Recent tournament results 

Dubai: Eighth

Cape Town: Ninth

Highest ever Australia Sevens Tournament finish

9th (2017)

X Factor: Thalia Costa

Costa remains the main weapon for Brazil in attack, posing a threat whenever near the ball.

The flyer is starting to make a difference in crucial games, scoring in both of their playoff games to decide ninth place.

Costa has scored 74 tries on the circuit and will look to add to her total in Perth.

Brazil's Perth Fixtures

Friday, January 26

Fiji v Brazil - 12:00 pm (3:00 pm AEDT)

France v Brazil - 5:10 pm (8:10 pm)

Saturday, January 27

Brazil v Spain - 10:00 am (1:00 pm AEDT)

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