Hadley Tonga

[2] He reportedly declined offers from NRL sides Eels and Dolphins to sign a three-year deal with the Australian Sevens program in 2023.

[3] However, his debut for Australia 7s was delayed by injuries which ruled him out for a total of 71 weeks.

[4] He played for the 2025 Australia Sevens in January 2025, part of the 2024–25 SVNS series.

[5] As a result the time he lost through injury he chose to wear the number 71 whilst playing in the tournament.

[6] He scored in the final of the tournament, although Australia 7s ultimately finished as runners-up to Argentina.