Team Profile: Spain

Mon, Jan 23, 2023, 9:27 PM
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Claudia Peña Hidalgo
Claudia Peña Hidalgo

Spain are looking to continue their growth on the Sevens circuit as both teams head to Sydney with motivation.

The Men showed they can match it with the best in Hamilton, narrowly losing to South Africa and Samoa, eager to replicate 2019's seventh-place finish.

As for the Women, they started the year strong in Dubai as they finished seventh, out to maintain their top-ten ranking in the World Series.

Here is everything you need to know about Spain ahead of the Sydney Sevens!

Men's
When they joined Sevens (as a core side)

2017-18

Highest overall finish

Ninth (2021) 

Tournament wins

0

2021-22 World Series finish

11th 

Recent tournament results 

Hong Kong: 12th

Dubai: 13th

Cape Town: 12th

Hamilton: 13th

Highest ever Sydney Sevens Tournament finish

Seventh (2019)

X Factor: Eduardo Lopez

Lopez is the main threat for Spain in attack, looking to continue his strong form in 2023.

He led the way with 18 tries last Series, backing it up in Dubai with six tries in his first nine games.

Eduardo Lopez
Eduardo Lopez
Women's
When they joined Sevens (as a core side)

2013-14

Highest overall finish

Sixth (2013-14) 

Tournament wins

0

2021-22 World Series finish

Tenth 

Recent tournament results 

Dubai: Seventh

Cape Town: Tenth

Hamilton: Ninth

Highest ever Sydney Sevens Tournament finish:

Sixth (2018)

X Factor: Claudia Peña Hidalgo

The 18-year-old is one of the breakout stars of the Sevens circuit since making her debut at the start of the World Series.

Hidalgo has scored 45 points in her 16 games, including five tries.

She represents a new wave of Spanish talent looking to make their mark on the world stage.

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