World Sevens Repechage – Women’s team profiles and biographies

ARGENTINA

Head coach: Tomás Bongiorno Captain: Gimena Mattus Nickname: Los Pumas Sevens

Did you know…? • Argentina played in the repechage for Rio 2016, finishing sixth after losing 33-0 to China in fifth place play-off • They lost to Kazakhstan (36-5) and beat Cook Islands (17-12) and (17-15) in the pool stage, before losing to Russia (34-0) in the quarter-final • Argentina qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 by finishing third in the Sudamérica Rugby qualifier in Lima, beating hosts Peru 22-12 • Argentina have played three tournaments on the Sevens Series, in Houston in 2013, Sao Paulo in 2014 and Las Vegas in 2017

Shirt Known as DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # name (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries Tomás 24/04/82 Head coach - Appointed coach in November 2019 Bongiorno (39) - Head coach of senior sevens team of Cordoba - Coached Cordoba Athletic sevens team from 2012-17, winning titles in Punta del Este Sevens (2015, 2017), Vina del Mar Sevens (2016, 2017) and at the Asuncion Sevens (2017) 1 Gimena 20/12/97 169 70 Nevada - Played in South America qualifier which earned Argentina’s place in this Mattus (23) Rugby Club Repechage (captain) (La Rioja) - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 - Played in in Lima in 2019 2 Ariana 03/03/98 165 68 Universidad - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017 Perez (23) Nacional (Cordoba) 3 Andrea 31/08/95 170 55 Tucuman - Played in South America qualifier which earned Argentina’s place in this Moreno (25) Repechage - Played in Pan American Games in Lima in 2019 4 Renata 17/12/89 170 60 Cordoba - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017 and 2019 Giraudo (31) 5 Yamila 01/03/91 162 60 Centro 2 0 0 - Played in South America qualifier which earned Argentina’s place in this Otero (30) Naval / Repechage URBA - Played in Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015 and Lima in 2019

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- Made debut on series in Sao Paulo in 2014 - Also played in Las Vegas on 2016-17 Series - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017, 2018 and 2019 6 Agostina 27/09/93 153 55 Cardenales - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 Campos (27) / Tucuman Ruiz 7 Florencia 26/10/94 160 62 Aguara / - Played in South America qualifier which earned Argentina’s place in this Moreno (26) Tucuman Repechage - Played in Pan American Games in Lima in 2019 - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017, 2018 and 2019 8 Josefina 16/06/97 167 55 Club 1 0 0 - Turned 24 earlier this week Padellaro (24) Neuquen - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Rugby - Played in Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015 and Lima in 2019 - Made debut on series in Las Vegas in 2017 - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 9 Mayra 10/02/96 158 58 Aguara - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring tries against Kazakhstan and Aguilar (25) Guazu Hong Kong (Tucuman) - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 10 Sofia 23/02/95 173 70 SITAS / 2 1 11 - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring a against González (26) URBA - Played in South America qualifier which earned Argentina’s place in this Repechage, she was Argentina’s top try scorer and their best player - Played in Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015 - Made debut on series in Sao Paulo in 2014 - Also played in Las Vegas on 2016-17 Series - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017, 2018 and 2019 11 Antonella 20/11/95 163 65 Club - Before playing rugby was an athlete and player Reding (25) Atlético Parque (Entre Ríos) 12 Maria 01/07/97 176 77 La Plata RC Taladrid (23) (Buenos Aires) Information correct at time of publication

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COLOMBIA

Head coach: David Jaramillo Gomez Captain: Laura Mejia Nickname: Las Tucanes

Did you know…? • Colombia played at Rio 2016 after winning the South American qualifier ( qualified as hosts), finishing 12th • Colombia qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 as beaten finalists in Sudamérica Rugby qualifier in Lima, losing 28-15 to Brazil • Colombia have played one tournament on the World Series, in Atlanta on the 2015-16 series • In that tournament they lost to (41-7), Australia (34-0), (45-0), Japan (19-7) and Spain (24-12)

Shirt Known as DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # name (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries David 02/06/82 176 78 Head coach - Colombia women’s coach and Coordinator of High Performance Jaramillo (39) - Has coached Colombia since 2017 Gomez - Coached team to fourth in Youth 2018 in Buenos Aires 1 Maribel 13/07/01 168 62 Unal / - Made test debut against Brazil in March 2020 in second-row (15s) Mestra (19) Medellin 2 Isabel 27/07/96 161 70 Gatos / - Played at Rio 2016 Olympic Games Romero (24) Antioquia - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017 - Made test debut against Brazil in March 2020 at centre (15s) - Started playing rugby at age of 14 3 Carmen 24/08/00 176 73 Guajira - Played at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires Ibarra (20) - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017 - Started playing rugby at age of 11 4 Daniela 20/12/98 163 60 Rhinos / - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 Alzate (22) Pereira - Made test debut against Brazil in March 2020 off the bench (15s) - Started playing rugby at age of 12 - Cites and Stacey Fluhler as players she looks to for inspiration 5 Valentina 04/04/00 170 71 Bogota - Made test debut against Brazil in Colombia’s first recognised test in Alvarez (21) August 2019 (15s) - Also played against Brazil in March 2020 as flanker (15s)

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6 Valeria 28/10/01 170 68 Copacabana - Played at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires Muñoz (19) RC - Started playing rugby at age of 16 7 Isabel 15/04/98 175 78 Unal / - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 Arzuaga (23) Antioquia - Made test debut against Brazil in Colombia’s first recognised test in August 2019 (15s) - Also played against Brazil in March 2020 on wing (15s) - Started playing rugby at age of 18 8 Leidy Soto 15/06/00 167 60 Gatos / - Turned 21 earlier this week (21) Antioquia - Named one of the Unstoppables in World Rugby’s ‘Try and Stop Us’ campaign in May 2019 PROFILE >> - Played at Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 - Older sister Juliana Soto has also played for Colombia in sevens and 15s - Made test debut against Brazil in Colombia’s first recognised test in August 2019 at centre, her sister coming off the bench in the same match (15s) - Also played against Brazil in March 2020 on wing, scoring a try (15s) - Started playing rugby at age of 16 9 Camila 18/04/95 155 55 Athalantas / - Played at Rio 2016 Olympic Games Lopera (26) Antioquia - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 - Played at Pan American Games in 2015 in Toronto - Made debut on series in Atlanta in 2016 - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017 - Made test debut against Brazil in Colombia’s first recognised test in August 2019 at fly-half (15s) - Started playing rugby at age of 18 10 Laura Mejia 09/08/00 173 58 Copacabana/ - Played at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires (captain) (20) Copacabana - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 - Played two tests for Colombia, marking debut against Brazil with a try (15s) - Also played against Brazil in 2020 at fly-half (15s) - Cites Tyla Nathan-Wong as a player she looks to for inspiration 11 Marcela 15/06/00 163 58 Renos / Bello - Turned 21 earlier this week Osorio (21) - Played at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires - Started playing rugby at age of 15

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12 Valentina 27/05/01 172 61 Juncos / - Captained Colombia at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Tapias (20) Sabaneta Aires - Bronze medallist at the Pan American Games 2019 - Cites Tyla Nathan-Wong as a player she looks to for inspiration - Made test debut against Brazil in March 2020 at -half (15s) - Started playing rugby at age of 15 Information correct at time of publication

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FRANCE

Head coach: David Courteix Captain: Fanny Horta Nickname: Les Bleues

Did you know…? • played at Rio 2016 after winning the European qualifier • France had the honour of playing in the first ever Olympic rugby sevens match, beating Spain 24-7 • France’s Camille Grassineau scored the first Olympic sevens try after only 14 seconds at the Deodoro Stadium • France qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 by finishing third in the qualifier in Kazan, beating Spain 17-5 • France are a core team on the World Rugby Sevens Series, finishing fourth in the truncated 2020 series – their best placing • France were runners-up at Sevens 2018 in San Francisco, losing

Shirt Full name DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries David Head coach - Sixth year as France women’s sevens coach Courteix - Coached France at Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Guided France to their best finish on HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series with third in 2018 - Named Coach of the Tournament at RWC Sevens 2018 1 Séraphine 03/12/95 177 78 FFR 15 145 29 - Made France debut on series in Kitakyushu in 2017 Okemba (25) - Played in RWC Sevens 2018 2 Anne- 14/12/93 180 72 AC Bobigny 11 160 32 - Parents are both Olympians in field events – father Walter Ciofani Cécile (27) 93 finished seventh in hammer at 1984 Games for France, while mother Ciofani Jeanne Ngo Minyemeck completed in discuss at 1988 Games for Cameroon - Sisters Audrey (former European Junior champion) and Juliette were both hammer athletes - Former heptathlete before finding rugby just under a decade ago - Last played on series in Glendale in October 2019 - Named in HSBC Dream Team for 2019 series - France’s top try-scorer on 2019 series with 21 – record for a series - Top scorer in Kitakyushu in 2019 with nine tries - Made France debut on series in Dubai in 2017 - Played at RWC Sevens 2018

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3 Chloé Pelle 14/11/89 162 70 Lille MRCV 32 235 47 - Became third French player to reach 30 series events in Cape Town in (31) December 2019 - Made France debut on series in Amsterdam in 2013 - Played at RWC Sevens 2013 and 2018 - Bronze medallist at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (15s) - Played last of 13 tests in November 2020 v England (15s) 4 Chloe 17/04/02 166 58 LOU 0 0 0 - Yet to make debut on world series Jacquet (19) 5 Jade 12/10/92 163 63 Stade 15 253 33 - Played at Rio 2016 Olympic Games Ulutule (28) Rennais - Made France debut on series in Amsterdam in 2013 Rugby - Played at RWC Sevens 2013 - Bronze medallist at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (15s) - Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam winner in 2018 (15s) - Played 19 tests for France from 2013-21 (15s) 6 Fanny 22/01/86 166 63 FFR 33 255 51 - Captained France at Rio 2016 Olympic Games Horta (35) - Became second France player to score 50 series tries in Cape Town on (captain) 2020 series - Made France debut on series in Dubai in 2012 - Captained France in every tournament she had played until Glendale in 2018 - Captained France at RWC Sevens 2009, 2013 and 2018 7 Coralie 10/04/94 173 66 Stade 14 120 24 - Made France debut on series in Dubai in 2017 Bertrand (27) Toulousain - Named 2018 Series Rookie of the Year Rugby - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 8 Camille 10/09/90 165 58 Stade 30 305 61 - Played at Rio 2016 Olympic Games – scoring first ever sevens Olympic Grassineau (30) Français try after 14 seconds against Spain Paris - Became the fourth France player to reach 30 series events in Sydney in February 2020 after Horta, Mayans and Pelle - France’s all-time top try scorer in series history - Made France debut on series in Amsterdam in 2013 - Played at RWC Sevens 2013 and 2018 - Bronze medallist at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (15s) 9 Carla 08/03/96 164 67 Blagnac 15 105 21 - Made France debut on series in Dubai in 2016 Neisen (25) Rugby - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 Feminin - Played for France in first-ever win over New Zealand on 17 November, 2018. Also played in first test loss to New Zealand in Nov 2019 (15s) - Bronze medallist at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (15s) - Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam winner in 2018 (15s)

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10 Caroline 07/07/96 172 71 Stade 16 210 16 - Glendale on 2020 series was her first event as France captain Drouin (25) Rennais - Made France debut on series in Kitakyushu in 2017 Rugby - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 - Played for France in first-ever win over New Zealand on 17 November, 2018 scoring 15 points in 30-27 victory. Also played in first test loss to New Zealand in November (15s) - Bronze medallist at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (15s) - Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam winner in 2018 (15s) 11 Shannon 08/05/93 172 68 Lille MRCV 25 402 54 - Played at Rio 2016 Olympic Games Izar (28) - Became third France player to score 50 series tries, in Hamilton in 2020 - Made France debut on series in Dubai in 2012 - Played at RWC Sevens 2013 and 2018 - Bronze medallist at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (15s) - Played twice at full-back v England in November 2020, her first tests since RWC 2017 (15s) 12 Lina Guerin 16/04/91 173 64 RC Chilly 21 195 39 - Played at Rio 2016 Olympic Games (30) Mazarin - Made France debut on series in China in 2014 - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 Information correct at time of publication.

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HONG KONG

Head coach: Iain Monaghan Co-captains: Melody Li and Natasha Olson-Thorne

Did you know…? • Hong Kong played in the repechage for Rio 2016, finishing 10th after losing 17-12 to Cook Islands in the ninth place play-off • They drew with Cook Islands (12-12) and lost to Kazakhstan (21-12) and Argentina (17-15) in the pool stage, before beating Zimbabwe (20-0) and Venezuela (24-5) in the Challenge Trophy (teams ranked ninth to 16th) • Hong Kong qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 as beaten finalists in the qualifier in Guangzhou, losing 33-0 to hosts China • This tournament in November 2019 was Hong Kong’s last international competition • Hong Kong have never played on the World Rugby Sevens Series

Shirt Known as DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # name (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries Iain 08/08/80 170 80 Head - Joined Hong Kong high performance department in January 2019 after Monaghan (40) coach leaving Scottish Rugby - Had two spells with Scottish Rugby working with the men’s U18 and U20 teams (15s) and various other roles - Spent three years in Italy as skills coach at Viadana 1 Natasha 06/10/92 161 68 USRC - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Olsen- (28) - Played in World Series qualifiers in 2017 and 2018 Thorne (co- - Played test rugby from 2011-18 (15s) captain) - Played at Rugby World Cup 2017 as Hong Kong made debut, scoring a try against Wales (15s) 2 Shanna 04/01/2002 176 83 Kowloon Forrest (19) 3 Chloe 28/12/98 169 62 Valley CHAN (22) 4 Maggie AU 04/11/95 164 60 Kowloon - Played two tests for Hong Kong in 2018, v Spain and Wales (15s) YEUNG (25) 5 CHOW Mei 14/11/88 170 66 Gai Wu - Will make sevens debut for Hong Kong in Monaco after coach Nam (32) challenged her to compete for spot in April - Captained Hong Kong at Rugby World Cup 2017, their debut tournament (15s) - Made her Hong Kong debut in 2015 v Japan, played 17 tests (15s)

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- Spent six months after RWC 2017 with College Rifles club in Auckland, New Zealand - Occupation is a teacher 6 Melody LI 09/12/92 163 63 Gai Wu - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 (co-captain) (28) - Played in the Hong Kong series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 - Played eight tests from 2015-18 (15s) 7 CHONG Ka 24/11/93 157 50 Gai Wu - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Yan (27) - Played in World Series qualifier in 2019 - First capped on Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in 2015 - Played at Rugby World Cup 2017 when Hong Kong made debut (15s) 8 NAM Ka 03/11/92 159 57 USRC - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Man (28) - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017 and 2018 - Played test rugby for Hong Kong in 2012 and 2016 (15s) 9 Jess Ho 12/05/92 160 58 USRC - Played in World Series qualifier in 2019 (29) - Made Hong Kong debut v Fiji in December 2016 (15s) - Played at Rugby World Cup 2017 when Hong Kong made debut (15s) 10 Stephanie 06/03/91 155 51 Revolution - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 Chan (30) - Born in but raised in Hong Kong - Former windsurfer – did compete but didn’t make to top level 11 HUI Man 30/04/91 165 56 HK Ling (30) Scottish 12 Agnes Tse 08/05/90 159 50 City - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 (31) Information correct at time of publication.

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KAZAKHSTAN

Head coach: Anna Yakovleva Captain: Balzhan Koishybayeva

Did you know…? • Kazakhstan qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 as the third-placed team in the Asia Rugby qualifier in Guangzhou, beating Thailand 17-14 • That match was Anna Yakovleva’s last as a player before moving into coaching • Kazakhstan finished fourth at the Rio 2016 repechage in Dublin, their Olympic dreams ending with a 28-0 loss to Spain in the semi-finals • In that tournament – when current coach Anna Yakovleva was captain – Kazakhstan beat Argentina (36-5), Hong Kong (21-12) and Cook Islands (12-5) in pool stage and 26-0 in the quarter-final • They have prepared for the Repechage with a camp in Poland and matches against their national team and two camps in the mountains in south of Kazakhstan • Kazakhstan have never played on the World Rugby Sevens Series

Shirt Full name DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries Anna Yakovleva 10/11/83 Head - Captained Kazakhstan during Rio 2016 Repechage in Dublin when (37) coach finished fourth, narrowly missing out on core team place for 2016-17 series - Retired from playing after Asia Rugby qualifier that confirmed Kazakhstan’s place in this Olympic repechage - Played in four Rugby World Cups (15s) from 2002-14 - Captained Kazakhstan at RWC 2010 and 2014 (15s) - One of Asia Rugby’s Unstoppable ambassadors 1 Veronika 12/11/94 170 68 Almaty - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Stepanyuga (26) RC - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 - Played at Rugby World Cup 2014 (15s) 2 Nigora 23/01/90 172 68 Almaty - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Nurmatova (31) RC - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 - Played at Rugby World Cup 2014 (15s) - Also played test rugby in 2012 (15s) 3 Alina Askerova 17/05/98 165 64 Olymp RC - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 (23) - Played in World Series qualifier in 2019 - Made test debut against China in 2019 to help Kazakhstan remain in hunt for place at RWC 2021 (15s) 4 Daiana 12/08/99 170 60 Almaty - Made test debut against China in 2019 to help Kazakhstan remain Kazibekova (21) RC in hunt for place at RWC 2021 (15s)

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6 Vlada Odnoletok 06/07/01 165 65 Almaty - Played at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires (19) RC - Scored eight tries in the tournament, including two hat-tricks in the pool stage against Canada and Tunisia - Also scored twice against Tunisia in the fifth place play-off 7 Kundyzay 27/03/89 170 74 Almaty - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Baktybayeva (32) RC - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 - Played at Rugby World Cup 2010 and 2014, in latter played as both centre and flanker (15s) - After gap of five years, then played v China in 2019 (15s) 8 Diana Abisheva 16/12/97 169 70 Almaty - Made test debut against China in 2019 to help Kazakhstan remain (23) RC in hunt for place at RWC 2021 (15s) 9 Mariya Grishina 26/12/98 167 60 Almaty - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 (22) RC - Made test debut against China in 2019 to help Kazakhstan remain in hunt for place at RWC 2021 (15s) 10 Balzhan 22/01/94 174 72 Almaty - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Koishybayeva (27) RC - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 (captain) - Played at Rugby World Cup 2014 as centre (15s) - After gap of five years, then played v China in 2019 (15s) - Also played twice in 2012 (15s) 11 Darya Tkachyova 09/09/93 169 65 Almaty - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 (27) RC - Made test debut against China in 2019 to help Kazakhstan remain in hunt for place at RWC 2021 (15s) 12 Lyudmila Sherer 14/06/88 180 74 Almaty - Turned 33 earlier this week (33) RC - Played at Rugby World Cup 2010 (15s) 13 Galina Krassavina 26/11/97 160 55 Almaty (23) RC Information correct at time of publication.

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MADAGASCAR

Head coach: Eric Randrianarison Captain: Nickname: Lady Makis

Did you know…? • Madagascar qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 by finishing third in Rugby in Monastir • Madagascar finished 13th at the Rio 2016 repechage in Dublin, beating Zimbabwe 22-12 in the play-off • They lost to Russia (58-0) and Samoa (22-10) but beat Zimbabwe (19-17) in the pool stage, lost to Cook Islands (7-0) and beat Mexico (10-0) in Challenge Trophy (teams ranked ninth to 16th) • Madagascar have never played on the World Rugby Sevens Series

Shirt Full name DOB Height Weight Club / Province Series Series Series Notes # (Age) (cm) (kg) Events Points Tries Eric 16/11/69 Head coach Randrianarison (51) 1 Maria 16/03/97 167 60 FTFA - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Bodonandrianina (24) Antohomadinika - Played against South Africa and Uganda in Women’s Cup 2019 – Madagascar’s first international tournament – and a RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) 2 Laurence 06/12/92 156 68 SCB Besarety - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Rasoanandrasana (28) - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in last month (with and Tunisia teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage - Captained Madagascar in their first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa and Uganda, a 15-15 draw (15s) - Plays in back-row in 15s 3 Nomenjanahary 04/03/93 168 72 3FB - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Sarinda (28) - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Sahondramalala Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage

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- Played in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa and Uganda, a 15-15 draw (15s) 4 Joela Mirasoa 01/03/95 155 57 FTM - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Fenohasina (26) Manjakaray Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage - Played in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa in same tournament (15s) 5 Sophie 01/09/86 155 59 3FB - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring try v Samoa Razafiarisoa (34) - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage - Played at fly-half in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa and Uganda, a 15-15 draw (15s) 6 Claudia 07/08/85 163 64 FTM - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring four tries across Rasoarimalala (35) Manjakaray two matches with Zimbabwe, including hat-trick in 13th place play-off - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage - Played on wing in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa and Uganda, a 15-15 draw (15s) 7 Veronique 17/06/97 159 63 RCTS - Turned 24 earlier this week Rasoanekena (24) Soavimasoandro - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage

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- Played as centre in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Scored Madagascar’s first international try (15s) - Also played v Uganda, a 15-15 draw (15s) 8 Dinah 21/10/88 160 60 3FB - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring tries v Samoa and Raveloarinoro (32) Zimbabwe - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) 9 Vonjimalala 07/01/91 165 59 3FB - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Ranorovololona (30) Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage - Played as scrum-half in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa and Uganda, a 15-15 draw (15s) 10 Tantely 09/03/79 157 56 3FB - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring tries v Zimbabwe Razafimahefa (42) and Mexico - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Madagascar's place in the Repechage - Played as full-back in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa and Uganda, a 15-15 draw (15s) 11 Volatiana 29/06/88 160 60 FTFA - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Rasoanandrasana (32) Antohomadinika Tunis last month (with Kenya and Tunisia teams) 12 Patricia 20/09/97 175 72 SCB - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring try v Zimbabwe Ravololonirina (23) - Played as centre in Madagascar’s first ever international match, v Kenya in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2019, an RWC 2021 qualifier (15s) - Also played v South Africa and Uganda, a 15-15 draw in which she scored a try (15s)

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MEXICO

Head coach: Ruben Duque Rubio Captain: Jennifer Salomon Nickname: Las Serpientes

Did you know…? • Mexico qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 as winners of the qualifier, beating Jamaica 19-15 • Mexico finished joint 15th at the Rio 2016 repechage in Dublin, drawing with Venezuela (5-5) and losing to Tunisia (22-0), Spain (38-0) in pool stages and Portugal (29-0) and Madagascar (10-0) in knockout stage • Mexico have played one tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series, in Glendale on the 2019 series • In that tournament they lost to Australia (53-0), Russia (58-0), Spain (46-0) and (46-0) and China (47-0) • Mexico made their debut in a global international tournament at 2018 in San Francisco but failed to score a point in four matches

Shirt Full name DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries Ruben 30/10/79 Head coach - Took over as women’s coach after Simon Pierre returned to New Duque (41) Zealand earlier this year (part of three-strong coaching team preparing men’s and women’s teams) - Head coach of Mexico men’s 15s team, in his time World Rugby Ranking has gone from 76 in 2013 to 43 in 2019 - Director of High Performance and Rugby 15s programme at Mexican federation - Coached Mexico U19 team to Rugby Americas North titles - Before arriving in Mexico in 2012, had spent eight years with Spanish federation working with U17, U20 teams and women’s team and coordinating high performance programme and development - Born in Spain, he started playing rugby aged 10 in Madrid - Had to stop playing aged 20 because of injury but wanted to remain involved in – has travelled world learning about coaching, spending time in New Zealand, France, England, USA and more 1 Michelle 20/08/90 170 72 Guadalajara - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Farah (30) - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 when Mexico made debut - Made debut on series in Glendale in October 2018 - Started playing rugby at age of 21 in second year at university - Cites and as players she admires on series

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2 Isabela 22/03/90 165 65 CDMX - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 González (31) - Made debut on series in Glendale in October 2018 - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 when Mexico made debut 3 Jennifer 11/07/93 170 72 New York - Played in World Series qualifier in 2019, scoring try v Salomon (27) - Started playing rugby at age of 18 in freshman year at Quinnipiac (captain) University - Cites Ruby Tui as player she admires on series - Born in New York 6 Alessandra 12/12/88 165 54 CDMX - Played in World Series qualifier in 2019 Bender (32) - Born in New Jersey, USA - Started playing rugby at age of 20, joining local team while in college 7 Juanita 21/05/1983 166 65 Oregon - Started playing rugby at age of 21 at university Elguezabal- (38) - Received World Rugby approval to transfer to Mexico under Olympic Dority eligibility regulation – her father was born in Mexico (can become eligible for 15s if plays in 50 per cent of Mexico’s matches in Repechage) - Born in USA, she played six tests for USA from 2007-12 (15s) 8 Karmin 31/03/95 176 65 California - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 Macedo (26) - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 when Mexico made debut 9 Daniela 03/04/89 160 58 CDMX - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Rosales (32) - Captained Mexico when made RWC Sevens debut in 2018 - Scored only try in Rugby Americas North Seven final with Trinidad and Tobago that earned Mexico’s place at RWC Sevens 2018 - Made debut on series in Glendale in October 2018 - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 - Started playing rugby at age of 19 10 Karina 24/03/88 175 59 CDMX - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring a try v Venezuela Landeros (33) - Made debut on series in Glendale in October 2018 as captain - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 when Mexico made debut - Captained Mexico in World Series qualifier in 2019 - Started playing rugby at age of 26, was invited to join team who trained inside the track where she ran in Guadalajara - Cites Portia Woodman and Patricia Garcia as players she admires on series 11 Vanessa 12/11/99 175 59 CDMX - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 Rodriguez (21) - Made debut on series in Glendale in October 2018 12 Rosa Rivera 24/02/1983 165 70 Barrie, - Captained Mexico in repechage for Rio 2016 (38) Toronto - Made debut on series in Glendale in October 2018

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13 Daniela 29/06/98 159 60 Guadalajara - Played in World Series qualifier in 2019 Alvarado (22) 14 Maria 24/11/00 162 66 Guadalajara - Made debut on series in Glendale in October 2018 Fernanda (20) Tovar Information correct at time of publication.

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Head coach: Robert Jones Captain: Kymlie Rapilla Nickname: Palais

Did you know…? • Papua New Guinea qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 by finishing fourth overall at Rugby Sevens in 2019 (Australia and New Zealand already qualified for Tokyo 2020 via world series with Fiji claiming Oceania qualifier spot) • This will be their first appearance in the Olympic repechage, having not qualified for the Rio 2016 one • Papua New Guinea have played three tournaments on the World Rugby Sevens Series, in Sydney in 2017, 2018 and 2019 • Papua New Guinea played at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco, finishing 15th

Shirt Full name DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries Robert Stand-in head - Steps in as head coach for the tournament with Paul Tietjens unable Jones coach to travel due to work commitments - Normally assistant coach, he has been part of the coaching team since 2019 - Will be assisted by Mike Pettman, the technical skills and development coach from Munster, for this weekend 1 Kymlie 16/05/91 162 70 Harlequins / 2 0 0 - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2016-17 Series Rapilla (30) NCD PNG - Also played on series in Sydney on 2019 Series (captain) - Also played on series in Sydney in 2017 and 2018 Series - Played four tests from 2016-18 as centre or fly-half, making debut in a RWC 2017 qualifier v Fiji (15s) 2 Fatima 28/01/81 175 72 Nova/NCD 3 5 1 - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2016-17 Series Rama (40) - Also played on series in Sydney in 2018 and 2019 Series - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 when PNG made debut - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017, 2018 and 2019 - Played four tests in four different positions – second-row, number eight, flanker and full-back (15s) - Played in RWC 2021 qualifier v Samoa in November 2019, scoring two tries (15s) 3 Helen 16/05/91 166 75 Spartans NCD 2 0 0 - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2016-17 Series Abau (30) - Also played in Sydney on 2019 Series - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 when PNG made debut

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- Played in World Series qualifier in 2017, 2018 and 2019 - Played four tests from 2016-18 as centre or full-back, making debut in a RWC 2017 qualifier v Fiji (15s) 4 Geua Larry 24/03/90 159 66 Spartans NCD 2 0 0 - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2018 Series (31) - Also played in Sydney on 2019 Series - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 - Played three tests from 2016-18 as centre or full-back, making debut in a RWC 2017 qualifier v Fiji (15s) 5 Esther 10/02/01 160 63 NCD Gigimat (20) 7 Lynette 27/11/91 147 48 NCD Aua (29) 8 Gwen 29/07/94 167 54 PNG NCD Pokana (26) 9 Chelsea 30/07/99 157 53 Spartans/NCD 1 0 0 - Played at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 when PNG made debut, Garesa (21) scoring tries v Australia, Brazil and Mexico - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2018 Series - Played in World Series qualifier in 2018 and 2019 10 Alice Alois 28/09/96 159 49 Spartans PNG 1 5 1 - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2016-17 Series (24) - Played in World Series qualifier in 2019 11 Cathy Puro 08/12/93 157 56 Harlequins 1 0 0 - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2016-17 Series (27) PNG - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017 12 Taiva Lavai 16/09/83 159 50 Spartans/NCD 3 0 0 - Made debut on series in Sydney on 2016-17 Series (37) - Also played on series in Sydney in 2018 and 2019 Series - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 when PNG made debut - Played in World Series qualifier in 2017, 2018 and 2019 - Played four tests across 2018-19, playing as scrum-half or fly-half (15s) - Scored try amid 15 points on debut in 56-45 loss to Samoa (15s) - Played in RWC 2021 qualifier v Samoa in November 2019 (15s) Information correct at time of publication.

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RUSSIA

Head coach: Andrey Kuzin Captain: Alena Tiron (nee Mikhaltsova)

Did you know…? • Russia were runners-up at the Rio 2016 repechage in Dublin, losing 19-14 to Spain in the final • Russia qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 as runners-up in the Rugby Europe qualifier in Kazan, losing 19-0 to England (Great Britain) • Russia are a core team on the World Rugby Sevens Series, finishing sixth in the truncated 2020 series • Russie won the first leg of the Championship Series 2021 in Lisbon earlier this month, beating Spain 24-5 in the final

Shirt Full name DOB Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # (Age) (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries Andrey 29/10/78 Head coach 12 121 23 - Fourth year as Russia women’s sevens coach Kuzin (42) - Former Russia sevens player, playing on series 2001-08 - Played at RWC Sevens 2001 and 2005 - Former Russia captain in 15s, captaining eight of his 78 tests from 1997-2011 - Played at RWC 2011 (15s) 1 Daria 20/07/96 166 65 VVA- 22 100 20 - Made Russia debut on series in Clermont-Ferrand in 2016 Noritsina (25) Podmoskovie - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 2 Viktoriia Em 20/01/01 168 70 CSKA - Yet to play for Russia on series (20) 3 Daria 06/02/96 165 60 CSKA 18 110 22 - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring a try in the final loss to Shestakova (25) Moscow Spain - Last played on 2020 Series in Dubai - Twin sister of Arina Bystrova, who has played 18 series events - Made Russia debut on series in Sao Paulo in 2016 - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 4 Alena Tiron 08/12/93 172 72 CSKA 27 483 93 - Last played on series in Cape Town due to injury (nee (27) Moscow - Named DHL Impact Player for 2019 series (74 tackles, 32 breaks, 26 Mikhaltsova) offloads and 127 carries throughout ) - Made Russia debut on series in Atlanta in 2014 - Scored 11 tries in Kitakyushu in 2018, including series record- equalling five in one match (v England) - Russia’s top try-scorer on 2018 series with 24 - Captained Russia at RWC Sevens 2018

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5 Baizat 31/08/90 184 70 Enisei-STM 34 540 108 - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Khamidova (30) - Became first Russian to play in 30 tournaments on series in Glendale - Became the first Russian to score 100 series tries in Biarritz in 2019 - Top try-scorer for Russia on 2019 series with 20 tries - Named in HSBC Dream Team for 2018 series - Made Russia debut on series in Dubai in 2012 – alongside sister Navrat (three events 2012-14) - Russia’s top point and try scorer in women’s series history - Played at RWC Sevens 2013 and 2018 6 Iana 07/05/96 170 70 VVA- 11 35 7 - Made Russia debut on series in Langford in 2018 Danilova (25) Podmoskovie 7 Kristina 24/12/94 170 70 VVA- 29 226 30 - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Seredina (26) Podmoskovie - Captained team in Hamilton and Sydney on 2020 Series - Made Russia debut on series in Sao Paulo in 2014 - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 8 Marina 22/08/93 172 68 VVA- 27 84 10 - Made Russia debut on series in China in 2014 Kukina (27) Podmoskovie - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 9 Daria 01/11/96 170 68 RC Kuban 24 241 13 - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Lushina (24) - Made Russia debut on series in Langford, Canada, in 2015 - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 - Made test debut at fly-half in RWC 2021 qualifier v Spain in February 2021 (15s) 10 Elena 26/12/96 175 75 CSKA 22 434 86 - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Zdrokova (24) Moscow - Was joint top try-scorer with seven in Dublin repechage - Made Russia debut on series in Sao Paulo in 2016 11 Nadezhda 14/08/91 165 65 CKSA 21 361 35 - Returned for 2020 Series having last played in Dubai in 2016 Sozonova (29) Moscow - Captained Russia in first four world series - Made Russia debut on series in Dubai in 2012 - Captained Russia at RWC Sevens 2013 in Moscow - Nominated for World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year in 2015 - Played three tests for Russia in 2016 (15s) 12 Anna 18/12/93 169 69 CKSA 14 20 4 - Made Russia debut on series in Kitakyushu in 2018 Baranchuk (27) Moscow - Played at RWC Sevens 2018 Information correct at time of publication.

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SAMOA

Head coach: Auimatagi Sapani Pomare Captain: Saelua Leaula Nickname: Manusina Sevens

Did you know…? • Samoa qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 2020 by finishing fifth overall at Sevens in 2019 (Australia and New Zealand already qualified for Tokyo 2020 via world series with Fiji claiming Oceania qualifier spot) • Samoa finished joint seventh at the Rio 2016 repechage in Dublin, beating Zimbabwe (57-5) and Madagascar (22-10) and losing to Russia (47-0) in the pool stage, Kazakhstan (26-0) in quarter-final and China (28-5) in fifth place semi-final • Samoa have never played on the World Rugby Sevens Series

Shirt Full name DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Province Series Series Series Notes # (cm) (kg) Events Points Tries Auimatagi 25/10/69 Head coach - Coached Samoa at the Pacific Youth Games in Apia in 2015 Sapani (51) and some of players from then are in this team Pomare - Assistant coach for Samoa men’s U20 at World Rugby U20 Trophy in 2018 1 Fogamanono 02/08/97 169 69 Vainuu Jaws Tusiga (23) Mulifanua RC 2 Rebirth 16/05/01 156 65 No Idea Rugby Vaaga (20) Club 3 Perise 22/05/94 165 73 Tepatasi RC Tumutumu (27) 4 Faalua 22/12/01 164 62 Apia Maroons Lefulefu (19) RC 5 Fofoga Vaa 06/07/99 155 62 No Idea Rugby (21) Club 6 Jasmine 02/08/01 161 70 Apia Maroons Esekia (19) RC 7 Fuarosa 23/08/02 155 70 Vainuu Jaws Nuusila (18) Mulifanua RC 8 Linda Fiafia 08/09/93 162 76 No Idea Rugby - Made test debut v Hong Kong in Asia/Pacific Women’s (27) Club Championship in May 2019 (15s)

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9 Saelua 17/07/97 160 66 Apia Maroons Leaula (23) RC (captain) 10 Lomi 29/05/00 166 76 Apia Maroons Peniamina (21) RC 11 Ofa Sopoaga 12/08/00 164 77 St Pierre (20) Chanel Malotau RC 12 Elisapeta 02/12/98 166 69 Apia Maroons - Made test debut v Fiji in Asia/Pacific Women’s Championship Leti (22) RC in June 2019 (15s) Information correct at time of publication.

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TUNISIA

Head coach: Abbes Kherfani Captain: Mariem Mekni

Did you know…? • Tunisia qualified for the repechage for Tokyo 2020 by finishing fourth at the Rugby Africa qualifier in Monastir, losing the third place play-off 5-0 to Madagascar • Tunisia finished joint seventh in the Rio 2016 repechage in Dublin, losing to Spain (38-0), before beating Mexico (22-0) and Venezuela (17-10) in pool stage, then losing to Ireland (38-0) in quarter-finals and Argentina (17-7) in fifth place semi-final • Tunisia have played two tournaments on the World Rugby Sevens Series, in Guangzhou on 2012-13 series and Dubai on 2013-14 series

Shirt Full name DOB (Age) Height Weight Club / Series Series Series Notes # (cm) (kg) Province Events Points Tries Abbes 12/07/85 Head 10 120 22 - Appointed coach in May 2020 Kherfani (35) coach - Played for Tunisia in men’s Olympic repechage for Rio 2016 - Played at RWC Sevens 2005, 2009 and 2013 - Made Tunisia debut on series in Dubai in 2005 - His last tournament was also Tunisia’s last on series, in George in 2009 - Played test rugby for Tunisia from 2006-17 (15s) 1 Yasmine 04/02/04 173 82 Club - First experience of an international competition Korbi (17) Jasmin - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last Nabeul month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) 2 Lamia 03/11/00 160 61 Fatayette - Played at Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires Mlawah (20) Rugby - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last Jammel month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage 3 Sana 23/10/98 169 66 Fatayette - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last Chaarana (22) Rugby month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) Jammel - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage 4 Mariem 03/05/90 164 66 Lion 2 0 0 - Played in repechage for Rio 2016 Mekni (31) Sportif - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last (captain) k.Sousse month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage - Made debut on series in Guangzhou on 2012-13 Series

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- Also played in Dubai on 2013-14 Series - Played at RWC Sevens in 2013 5 Amani Ben 16/06/93 168 65 Lion 1 0 0 - Turned 28 earlier this week Salem (28) Sportif - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last k.Sousse month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage - Made debut on series in Guangzhou on 2012-13 Series 6 Oumayma 25/05/97 161 60 Lion - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring tries v Mexico, Venezuela and Dziri (24) Sportif Argentina k.Sousse - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage 7 Samah 01/04/03 164 66 Lion - First experience of an international competition Lahwel (18) Sportif - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last k.Sousse month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) 8 Amal 10/07/93 174 81 Fatayette - Played in repechage for Rio 2016, scoring try v Mexico Dardouri (27) Rugby - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last Jammel month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage 9 Maissa 22/05/01 170 63 Lion - Played at Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires Haouani (20) Sportif - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last k.Sousse month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage 10 Amna Ben 31/01/00 171 68 Fatayette - Played at Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires Arous (21) Rugby - First experience of a senior international competition Jammel - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) 11 Hajer 09/05/01 177 76 Lion - Played at Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires Saoudi (20) Sportif - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last k.Sousse month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage

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12 Halima Ben 20/02/00 168 65 Fatayette - Captained Tunisia at Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires Charrada (21) Rugby - Played in the Rugby Africa Solidarity preparation camp in Tunis last Jammel month (with Kenya and Madagascar teams) - Played in the Rugby Africa qualifier in 2019 which secured Tunisia’s place in the Repechage Information correct at time of publication

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