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Kaua confirms 'special and magical' Brazil squad going to Hong Kong

Sao Paulo, Brazil - March 28: Brazil vs China during the 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 Sao Paulo at Stadium Nicolau Alayon on March 28, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Bruno Ruas / World Rugby)

As Yaras have named their squad for the first HSBC SVNS World Championship stop in Hong Kong next week.

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In the HSBC SVNS 2 finale in São Paulo, Crystal Kaua’s team were the dramatic final qualifier for World Championship events in Hong Kong, Valladolid and Bordeaux.

A title on home soil catapulted the South Americans into the 12-team tournament. Ahead of Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, Brazil have been named in Pool A with New Zealand, Fiji and Japan.

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There are two changes in the squad that were successful in São Paulo. Giovanna Barth and Júlia Rodrigues have replaced Gabriela Lima and Maysa Fernandes.

Aline Furtado continues to captain the team in Hong Kong. All-time top points scorer Thalia Costa will also make the trip to Kai Tak Sports Park.

Crystal Kaua, Brazil Women’s Sevens head coach said: “Our team is special and magical; we have people who are the foundation, people who are the magic, people who do the simple things well.

“That’s what builds our team. It was just a matter of fine-tuning things and getting everyone on the same page. It’s these differences that make us strong and so special.”

Brazil Women’s squad for Hong Kong

Aline Furtado (Captain)
Bianca Silva
Camilla Carvalho
Giovanna Barth
Gisele Gomes
Isadora Lopes
Júlia Rodrigues
Leila Silva
Lohana Valente
Marina Fioravanti
Rafaela Zanellato
Thalia Costa
Yasmim Soares

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