Tokyo 2020: Rugby Sevens gun Lachie Anderson’s Olympic, Wallabies goal

He’s got his sights set on a spot at the Tokyo Olympics later this year but Rugby Sevens star Lachie Anderson has another sporting dream as well.

Lachie Anderson in action for Australia against South Africa during the 2018 Sydney Sevens - the last time the Aussie won.

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Growing up Lachie Anderson’s dream was to be a Wallaby.

As a grown up he wants so much more.

The 22-year-old is part of the Australian men’s sevens program and now vying to represent his country at the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

Securing a spot - and a historic gold for the men’s team - is the immediate objective for the Kellyville player who started playing rugby when just four years old.

Lachie Anderson’s first big goal for 2020 is to make the Tokyo Olympic team. Pic: Stuart Walmsley/Rugby AU Media

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His end game is representing Australia in the 15s version of the code.

The former Australian schoolboy, who played colts with Eastwood and is still associated with the club, is gearing up for a big few months.

He’s heading to New Zealand for the first round of the World Cup series in 2020 before returning to Sydney for one of the biggest events of the year for the Australian squad members - the Sydney Sevens at Bankwest stadium.

“I was fortunate enough to be in the side back in 2018 that won the Sydney Sevens,” said the former Oak Hill College student.

“It was one of the highlights of my career so far.

“Playing at Bankwest is a new theatre, it’s going to be so exciting.”

Anderson is also hoping it will mark Australia’s first World Cup series win since the event back in 2018.

Lachie Anderson at a Rugby Sevens team training session at Moore Park.

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Anderson made the switch form 15s to sevens after playing in the Youth Commonwealth Games five years ago.

“I just thought it was exciting and a fast style of rugby, it’s suited my natural game,” he said.

“It’s a pretty unique game. You get to travel to 10 countries a year, playing a game you love and there’s that unique opportunity to play at the Olympics. That was a bit ticket item for me.

“For me all my focus is on Tokyo. To be a member of the Olympic squad and if I go there, to win a gold medal.

“I’d love to have a go again at 15s later down the track.”

The Sydney Sevens will be played this Saturday and Sunday and is part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.