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Perry Baker is set to reach 50 World Sevens Series events in Malaga next weekend. The two-time World Sevens Player of the Year follows Martin Iosefo in reaching the half-century, and hits the mark at the same time as Carlin Isles makes his 60th circuit appearance and Stephen Tomasin his 40th.
Mike Friday’s squad shows four changes to the one that finished 7th in the second Dubai tournament. Iosefo and Matai Leuta have departed for Major League Rugby while Lucas Lacamp and Folau Niua are unable to travel. Jack Wendling is also unavailable, while the injury list includes Ben Broselle, Adam Channel, Malacchi Esdale, Jake Lachine, Cody Melphy, and Jerome Nale.
David Still and Maceo Brown are recalled along with Faitala Talapusi. The latter makes his first appearance since Paris in 2018. NOLA Gold back row Chase Schor-Haskin is set to make his series debut, while uncapped Houston SaberCats academy flanker Aaron Cummings will travel as a 14th man.
The Eagles finished 2nd in the first Dubai tournament putting them in 4th overall after two rounds. Seville will host the second tournament in Spain, with the North American leg to follow starting in Vancouver at the end of February. Los Angeles hosts on the March 5 weekend.
MEN’S EAGLES SEVENS
Maceo Brown, Aaron Cummings (traveling reserve), Gavan D’Amore-Morrison, Naima Fuala’au, Carlin Isles, Chase Schor-Haskin, Joe Schroeder, David Still, Logan Tago, Faitala Talapusi, Stephen Tomasin, Marcus Tupuola, Kevon Williams (capt.)
