2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11–12 February |
| Venue | Suncorp Stadium |
| Teams | 14 |
| Website | brisbaneglobaltens.com |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 22 |
| Points scored | 535 (24.32 per match) |
The 2017 Brisbane Global Tens will be the inaugural Brisbane Global Tens rugby union tournament, with all five of New Zealand's Super Rugby teams, all five of Australia's Super Rugby teams contesting for the title as the core sides, while the Blue Bulls of South Africa, the Panasonic Wild Knights of Japan, Toulon of France, and Manu Samoa compete in the tournament's 2017 edition as invitational sides. The inaugural event will held at Suncorp Stadium. The draw was released on 16 November 2016. The prize money will be AU$1.6 million.
The tournament was won by the Chiefs who defeated the Crusaders in the final 12-7.
There are expected to be up to 500 players named across the 14 squads of the teams competing in the 2017 Brisbane Global Tens. Each team is also allocated a 'Legend Wildcard', allowing each team to select a former player of high stature, significance and/or legacy to their former club to join the additional match day squad.
Note that players published in bold indicates they are internationally capped at test level, while players published in italics indicates they are an allocated 'Legend Wildcard' for their side.
All ages are correct as of 2 February 2017.
In order to complete the same number of pool matches as the teams in Pools A and B, teams in Pool C and D will face one team from the other pool in a cross-over match as their third pool match of the tournament. In these cross-over matches, the Blue Bulls will face the Western Force, the Brumbies will play Toulon, and the Highlanders will compete against the Hurricanes.
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