One last 7s ride for Lawson in Cape Town before switching to NRL

Two-time Olympian Nathan Lawson will be representing Australia on the HSBC SVNS Series for the final time this weekend ahead of a widely reported move to the NRL.

Australia Sevens have confirmed that Lawson will depart the program after the HSBC Cape Town 7s.

Lawson spoke about the decision to join the St George Illawarra Dragons last month and says he is using the 7s program to prepare him fitness-wise.

Henry Hutchison will once again captain an Australia side that includes the likes of Henry Paterson, who was particularly impressive during last weekend’s Dubai 7s.

National Performance Manager Scott Bowen says the team was disappointed with some of the results in Dubai but was pleased with how they progressed as the tournament went on, and they will take those positives into Cape Town.

Bowen says it’s a new-look squad with some fresh faces and young talent, and they’ll be better for the run together.

The Aussies finished in 7th place in Dubai over the weekend despite a sloppy start in the pool.

Australia has been drawn in Pool B alongside Dubai finalists Spain and newly promoted outfit Kenya for the Cape Town 7s.

[Source: Rugbypass.com]