Maurice “Moz” Longbottom: chippy on the streets, Rugby Sevens superstar in the cleats

Maurice Longbottom might be a carpenter by trade, but he’s also one of the world's most exciting Rugby Sevens players. With his lightning speed and agility, he has lit up the Rugby Sevens World Series and become a social media sensation.

Moz made his Olympic debut at Tokyo in 2020 where he amassed 28 points throughout the competition, the most of any Australian player at the Games.

Moz shares with En Route to Paris Host Rowie Webster the challenges he faced starting out, the importance of family and the importance of mentoring the younger players.

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