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Aussie 7s find wizard of a player dubbed too small for the Rabbitohs

Maurice Longbottom astonished the crowd with some outstanding footwork and speed

Australia Men’s 7s have found a gem in former South Sydney Rabbitohs junior Maurice Longbottom.

Longbottom was apparently viewed as too small for the NRL, but it seems he may have found his niche in Sevens.

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The Indigenous youngster had a tournament to remember, as the Aussie men took out in the inaugural Oktoberfest 7s. Check out his fleet footwork against France in the quarter finals.

Australia are now looking to lock the player down with a contract that would see him through to the 2020 Olympics.

Credit: Rugby.com.au

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