In announcing the  men and women 7s rugby teams that will represent T&T at this year's North America and Caribbean(NACRA) sevens rugby championship in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Football Union(TTRFU) chairman of the selectors; Curtis Nero, said the T&T men and women 7s rugby teams selected for this weekend's NACRA 7s is a continuation of the TTRFU's focus on young players who  display the discipline, dedication  and desire required at the international level.
While noting that the TTRFU's 2016 Rio de Janiero Olympic Games pathway programme continues to "bear fruit" as there were a number of talented young players pressing the more established senior national players. Nero however said the selectors had to strike a balance between the young and experienced players.
"I am encouraged by the fact that some of the established players  have responded positively to our demand for  greater committment , discipline and fitness . We had some tough choices to make as there were a couple players who could not be considered due to injuries and the Kendall Mootoo situation.  But we continue to have players moving up from the national under 19 team. There is  a clear vision for, and style of play and attitude  we aspire to in respect of the national teams. We must have the courage to stay the course. I expect the newcomers  to grab their opportunities."
In the men's team  James Phillip, Agboola Silverton and Fatima College Form Six student- Tariq Cheekes, and David Gookool will be making their national senior 7s debut. The women's team includes debutants Talieh Wilson, Alyesha Bruce and Kathleen Stephen.
The TTRFU selection committee is Curtis Nero (chairman), Stacey Cateau, and the head coaches for the respective teams.


T&T men's team:
Adam Frederick(captain)Wayne Kelly, Jonathan O'Connor, Kelson Figaro, Graeme Alkins, Joseph Quashie, James Phillip, Agboola Silverton, Kurt Quashie, David Gookool, Tariq Cheekes, Keishon Walker(Tobago ). Larry Mendez(Head coach), Peter Bacchus(Asst. Coach) and Curtis Nero(Team Manager).


T&T Women's Team:
Jenilee Limada,Latoya Edwards(captain), Alyesha Bruce, Juilana Straker, Tenisha Samuel, Kerdesiah Cooper, Taliah Wilson, Dalia Jordan-Brown, Nicolette Pantor, Ayana Skeete, Ebony Young and Kathleen Stephen.Simone Andrews-Nero(Coach) . Joy Rodney-Wilkes (Physiotherapist)

The T&T teams will depart on Friday for Barbados and return home on Monday 14 November.
 
Editors Note:
DHL have been named as the lead and title sponsor of the 2011 North America and Caribbean Rugby Association(NACRA) Sevens . The tournament,  takes place in Bridgetown, Barbados on November 12th & 13th 2011 and features for the first time, representation from all of NACRA's Members.
Curacao will be fielding a team in the NACRA Sevens for the first time and the tournament sees the return of USA South.
Men's Pool A: Guyana, St Lucia, BVI, Curacao
Men's Pool B: Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Turks & Caicos
Men's Pool C: Mexico, Cayman, Bermuda, USA South
Men's Pool D: Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Guadeloupe, St Vincent & The Grenadines

In the Women's tournament  Maple Leafs, a Canadian representative team and USA South  are participating in the tournament for the 1st time
Women's Pool A: Guyana, St Lucia, Mexico, USA South, Barbados
Women's Pool B: T&T, Jamaica, Cayman, Maple Leafs, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Guadeloupe