Australia will be participating in the women's rugby sevens tournament at the Olympics once again, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing showing in Tokyo.
Coming into the 2020 Games as defending champions, Australia were bundled out in the quarter-finals in what was a below par defence of their crown, and they will be keen to make amends in Paris.
It won't be easy, with a clutch of talented teams standing in their way.
The Sporting News has a look at the bookmakers odds for the Australia women's rugby sevens team at the Olympics.
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Australia is one of the favourites to win at least a bronze medal at the upcoming Olympic tournament in Paris, and is ranked as the second-favourite to go all the way and win gold begin Trans-Tasman foes New Zealand.
Host nation France is the best placed team to challenge the pair, but are given an outside shot of reaching the gold medal match.
Medal odds for women's rugby sevens at 2024 Olympics
Odds via Unibet updated July 22
| Team | Gold medal | Any medal |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2.00 | 1.08 |
| Australia | 2.50 | 1.14 |
| France | 7.00 | 1.58 |
| USA | 23.00 | 3.80 |
| Canada | 26.00 | 6.00 |
| Ireland | 29.00 | 6.50 |
| Fiji | 34.00 | 7.50 |
| Great Britain | 34.00 | 7.50 |
| China | 51.00 | 11.00 |
| Brazil | 201.00 | 41.00 |
| Japan | 201.00 | 41.00 |
| South Africa | 251.00 | 51.00 |
Given their status as joint favourites, Australia is also tipped to breeze through the pool stages in a group containing Ireland, Great Britain and South Africa.
Odds via Unibet updated on July 22
| Team | Odds to win Pool B |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1.04 |
| Ireland | 15.00 |
| Great Britain | 19.00 |
| South Africa | 201.00 |
Rugby sevens: Australian women's team Olympic schedule
| Match | Date | Time (AEST) | Stage |
| Australia 34-5 South Africa | Mon. Jul. 29 | 12:00 am | Pool |
| Australia 36-4 Great Britain | Mon. Jul. 29 | 5:30 am | Pool |
| Australia vs. Ireland | Mon. Jul. 29 | 10:30 pm | Pool |
Rugby sevens: Australian women's team, squad
Australia's final 12-player squad was named on July 3.
- Bridget Clark
- Charlotte Caslick (c)
- Dominique Du Toit
- Tia Hinds
- Maddison Levi
- Teagan Levi
- Faith Nathan
- Sariah Paki
- Kaitlin Shave
- Sharni Smale
- Bienne Terita
