James Turner

James Turner played Rugby for North Sydney before bursting onto the scene to make his Super Rugby debut for the NSW Waratahs in 2022 against Fijian Drua.

He was also identified as a potential 7s star in the same year and was later picked up by former Aussie Sevens coach John Manenti.

Turner has been a mainstay in the 7s program since and was selected for the World Cup team in 2023.

He enjoyed a maiden Olympic campaign in 2024 when selected for the Paris Games. Off the field, Turner is kept busy after welcoming his first child in May.

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FAST SEVEN WITH JAMES TURNER

What's your nickname?

Jet

Your favourite Rugby 7s moment?

Paris Olympics 2024

Who is your hero or idol and why?

My dad, he holds everything down

Favourite sport or sports team outside of Rugby?

Handball

Your go-to pump up song on Game Day?

Bad Bad Bad by Lil Baby

Favourite place to play on the Sevens circuit?

Hong Kong

Which player would you not want to be stuck on a deserted island with?

Henry Hutchison - Homelander vibes

___ BY THE NUMBERS

• Tournaments: 18
• Matches: 87
• Tries: 38
• Points: 190