Australian Boys Sevens coach Hugh Carpenter has named a strong 12-man squad to compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa in September.

Six players from NSW, three from Victoria and two each from QLD and WA earned selection on the back of National Youth Sevens tournament player in Sydney earlier this year.

“I’m very excited to take this talented group of boys to Samoa. Seven of these boys are also involved the upcoming Australian Schoolboys Program, with five of them making the top team,” Carpenter said.

“I’m excited to see someone like Henry Hutchison, in action. He adds to the strength of this squad. He brings a load of experience having played first grade for Randwick this year and previously playing two years consecutively for the Australian Schoolboys.”

“A lot of these players will no doubt feature in Super Rugby or the Australian national Sevens program in the coming future which can only be great for Australian Rugby.”

Australian Boys Sevens squad 

1. Dylan Riley (Utility) Hope Island QLD. The Southport School, Gold Coast, QLD
2. Simon Kennewell (Utility) Collaroy NSW. Newington College, NSW
3. Tom Wright (Back) Coogee NSW. St Josephs College, Sydney, NSW
4. Robert Leota (Forward) Thornbury VIC. Thornbury High School, VIC
5. Oisin Clarken (Back) Doveton VIC. Hallam Senior College, VIC
6. Josh Coward (Back) Greensborough VIC. St Patricks College, Ballarat, VIC
7. Harrison Goddard (Back) Kenthurst NSW. Oakhill College, NSW
8. Lachlan Anderson (Forward) Kellyville NSW. Oakhill College, NSW
9. Henry Hutchison (Back) Randwick NSW. Randwick Rugby Club, NSW
10. Liam McNamara (Back) Runcorn QLD. Sunnybank Rugby Club, QLD
11. Jayden Ngamanu (Back) Madeley WA. Brisbane Boys College, QLD
12. Tim Anstee (Utility) Baulkham Hills NSW. William Clarke College, NSW