COMMONWEALTH GAMES YOUTH GOLD MEDALLIST JOINS AUSSIE 7S WOMEN’S SQUAD

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The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team have signed a talented prospect for the future in 18-year old Western Australian, Shanice Parker.

The young talent first came to the attention of Head Coach Tim Walsh through her efforts with WA’s Rugby Sevens teams and being a part of the gold medal winning Youth Aussie 7s side at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.

With a strong grounding from an Oztag, Rugby League and XVs Rugby background, Shanice made the transition to Rugby Sevens in 2014 when she was selected to represent her state in both WA’s Youth and Opens Representative Sevens sides, competing at the Sevens National Championships.

Parker has also caught the attention of Rugby League selectors, with the young player selected to train with the Jillaroos in 2015.

Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach Tim Walsh said: “Shanice has a been a promising Rugby Sevens talent since she made her debut for Western Australia at the National Youth Sevens Championship in 2014.

“Shanice has worked hard when called upon to train with the Aussie 7s team and has shown that she has what it takes to be a part of this squad.

“A jack of all trades and a master of some; her speed, footwork and contact skills will make her a valuable asset to this team.

“She is a versatile player and possesses the attributes to be an Australian Women’s Sevens player.”

Qantas Australian Women’s Squad Member Shanice Parker said: “I’m very excited for the opportunity to be joining the Aussie Women’s Sevens team.

“The squad has been incredibly welcoming with my past experiences and to finally be able to say I am a full-time professional athlete is a dream come true.”

The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team will be looking to defend their HSBC Sevens World Series Champions title when they play at the Dubai Sevens which starts on December 1. Fans will have the opportunity to see the Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team play alongside their male counterparts at the HSBC Sydney7s on February 3-4.

Shanice Parker
DOB: 16/05/1998
Height: 1.65m
Weight: 65kg
Club: Southern Lions Rugby Union Club
Representative Honours: U12s Western Australia Rugby League 2010, U15s Western Australia Touch Football 2011-2013, Western Australia Youth Sevens 2014, Western Australia Oztag 2014, U18s Western Australia Touch Football 2014-2015, Australian Jillaroos Squad 2015 (uncapped), Australian Youth Commonwealth Games Sevens 2015