Perth SVNS Team Profile: Great Britain

Fri, Jan 19, 2024, 11:25 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Jasmine Joyce is the spark behind GB's Perth campaign. Photo: Getty Images
Jasmine Joyce is the spark behind GB's Perth campaign. Photo: Getty Images

Great Britain will seek a form revival as they head to Perth with a point to prove.

The Women's side finished the 2022-23 series strong to lock up a top-eight position on the ladder, however, they struggled to start the year.

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As for the Men, they used last year's event in Sydney to kick-start their season and will be looking to do the same in 2024 before the Olympics.

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

Men’s
When they joined Sevens (as a core side)

2022-23

Highest overall finish

Ninth (2022-23)

Tournament wins

0

Recent tournament results 

Dubai: 10th

Cape Town: Ninth

Highest ever Australia Sevens Tournament finish

Eighth (2023)

X Factor: Tom Emery

Emery has emerged as a serious threat for GB as they begin their second season as a combined entity.

The former Northampton Saint sits in the top five for tries with eight, including the game-winner against the USA in their final pool game in Cape Town.

The 25-year-old has stepped as a goal-kicker as well and looms as their main point-scoring asset heading into Perth

Tom Emery
Tom Emery
Women’s
When they joined Sevens

2022-23

Highest overall finish

Seventh (2022-23)

Tournament wins

0

Recent tournament results 

Dubai: 11th

Cape Town: Eighth

Highest ever Australia Sevens Tournament finish:

Seventh (2023)

X Factor: Jasmine Joyce

Joyce remains one of the quickest players in Sevens and continues to get better as she looks to deliver GB an Olympic Medal.

The flyer is thriving as she continues to balance time between Sevens and her beloved Wales in the 15-a-side game.

Joyce was a big reason behind their Olympic qualification and looms as the key player to watch out for in a hungry Great Britain side.

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