The Australia Sevens teams roll onto Vancouver full of momentum for the fourth leg of the SVNS World Series.
They are fresh off their dual appearances in the Final, with the Women's team winning the title in a thriller.
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Bridget Clark comes into the side for Maddison Levi (hand), with the Aussies opening their campaign with a 42-0 win over Spain (10:50 am) before a shock defeat to Brazil (4:20 pm) as they finish their pool games against Canada (February 23, 10:08 am).
Meanwhile, the Men are eager to go one better and welcome back co-captain Henry Paterson from injury.
They face another tough pool, beginning with a 17-7 win over Ireland (7:24 am), followed by a defeat to the Kiwis (12:51 pm). They will need to get at least a bonus point against South Africa (February 23, 6:36 am) to keep their hopes alive of advancing.
Australia are off to a strong start, securing a 17-7 win over Ireland.
In a tense first half, Matt Gonzalez crossed for the opening points and lone score of the half.
It inspired the Aussies as they kicked clear after the break, beginning with Hayden Sargeant.
James Turner added to the lead before Ireland got a late consolation try
Australia has eased to a 42-0 win over Spain.
Coach Tim Walsh took the chance to rest Charlotte Caslick as the young guns cruised to victory, led from the front by Isabella Nasser.
Kiiahla Duff got her first World Series try, followed over by Ruby Nicholas for a 28-0 lead at the break.
Faith Nathan’s tries either side of the break put the game well out of reach, with Mackenzie Davis capping off the win with a minute left.
Australia has been unable to break down New Zealand's defence, going down 17-7.
The Aussies were forced to rally after an early Kiwi try, with Michael Icely the man to hit back before the break.
The New Zealanders restored their lead after the half-time siren, adding to their advantage through Dylan Collier in the second half.
Liam Barry’s side fought for a bonus point but couldn’t find a way through late as they met a black wall.
Brazil have stunned Australia 14-12 to finish day one.
Tim Walsh’s side repelled the early pressure from Brazil as Teagan Levi stepped away for the opener.
Faith Nathan sprinted her away for another try to ensure a 12-0 lead at the break.
However, Brazil continued to press the Australians and eventually crossed for a well deserved try and suddenly had the lead with two minutes to go.
Mackenzie Davis nearly proved the hero before a remarkable try-saving tackle from Thalia Costa sealed the win.
1. Piper Simons
3. Faith Nathan
4. Mackenzie Davis
5. Teagan Levi
7. Charlotte Caslick
9. Tia Hinds
10. Isabella Nasser (c)
11. Demi Hayes
13. Heidi Dennis
14. Bridget Clark
15. Kahli Henwood
23. Ruby Nicholas
28. Kiiahla Duff
1. Henry Hutchison (c)
2. Ben Dowling
6. Henry Paterson (c)
9. Matt Gonzalez
10. Ben Dalton
11. Maurice Longbottom
13. Jayden Blake
14. James Turner
15. Sid Harvey
23. Aden Ekanayake
25. Hayden Sargeant
29. Josh Turner
87. Michael Icely
- Saturday, February 22: Australia 42 def Spain 0 (10:50am AEDT)
- Saturday, February 22: Australia 12 def by Brazil 14 (4:20pm AEDT)
- Sunday, February 23: Australia v Canada (10:08am AEDT)
- Saturday, February 22: Australia 17 def Ireland 7 (7:24am AEDT)
- Saturday, February 22: Australia 7 def by New Zealand 17 (12:51pm AEDT)
- Sunday, February 23: Australia v South Africa (6:36am AEDT)
