New England 7s coach Simon Amor has opted for experience in selecting his final 12 member squad for the opening leg of the IRB World Sevens Series.

Amor has retained most players from last season which includes John Brake, Christian Lewis-Pratt, Tom Micthell, Dan Norton, Matt Turner, Rob Vickerman, Tom Powell and James Rodwell.

Newcomer Phil Burgess will make his debut in the England colors while Amor welcomes the return of Chris Cracknell and Dan Bibby.

England faces South Africa, France and Spain in pool play.

Meanwhile, the Gold Coast 7s kicks off next Saturday and Fiji is pooled with Canada, Portugal and Wales.


Story by: Aliki Bia
Source: irb.com