Cama, Forbes, Norton star attractions at

Dilanka MANNAKKARA

The Carlton 7s 2012 extravaganza will be more intensified,exciting and mind-blowing with some of the top sevens magicians in the world in action.The crowds will be privileged to witness the superstars of worlds 7s rugby showcasing their brilliance in both Kandy and Colombo.Here are some analysis of the top rugby sevens players that will be seen in action during the next couple of weeks.

Tomasi Cama (Uva Vipers)

Tomasi Cama,the former Fiji and current Kiwi superstar in sevens rugby will be a top attraction in this years edition.Cama was also named as the IRB Sevens player for the year 2012. He is the son of former Fiji sevens great Tomasi Cama Senior who played for Fiji in the 1980's. Like father like son,both Camas have stunned crowds with their amazing sevens skills.

Having made his Sevens debut in 2005, Tomasi currently sits as the 2nd highest all time points scorer in IRB Sevens World Series with 1479 points behind only Ben Gollings of England (2652). He is no slouch in the try scoring department either with 110 tries placing him at 14 in the all time try scorers of the IRB Sevens World Series Tournament.

Tomasi is currently the Leading Try scorer in the 2011/12 circuit with 281 points which is a massive 90 points ahead of his closest rival Colin Gregor of Scotland (191). He is also 4th in this seasons try scoring stakes with 25, five short of leading try scorer Dan Norton of England (33).

D.J Forbes (Uva Vipers)

Forbes is an iconic name in sevens rugby,the current Kiwi sevens captain has been a real force for the All Blacks with both offensive and defensive moves.The Uva Vipers team will be bolstered by Forbes who will most probably captain the team and will be playing alongside countryman Tomasi Cama.

D.J. has Captained New Zealand to the 2010 Commonwealth Games Gold Medal and in 2008 he was crowned IRB International Sevens Player of the year followed by the New Zealand Samoan Sports Association Sportsperson in 2009. In 2012, D.J. has won 2 World Series titles, one in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and the other in Wellington, New Zealand. D.J. will play his 50th IRB sevens World Series tournament in Scotland in May.

Dan Norton (Central Kings)

He is nick named the "rocket" in the field.The Bristol-born speedster Dan Norton from England is arguably the fastest man on the IRB World Series circuit. He has scored 81 tries in his international career and is currently the Leading try scorer in the 2011/12 Series with 33 Tries. His blistering speed,quick side steps and ruthless finishing ha smade him one of the best sevens players in the world.

The most memorable being the winning try in England's success over New Zealand in the final of the 2009 London Sevens. The defending champs Central Kings minus their local superstar Kandy players of the likes of Fazil Marija will bank on Norton as their talisman.

Joeli Lutumailagi(North Central Typhoons)

He is Fiji's sevens sensation, he has the awesome combination of power and pace and is rock solid in defense.

Joeli who is Fii's highest try scorer in 2012 in sevens with 28 tries will put fear in to the opposition with his shear power,slick sevens skills and mind blowing pace. The North Central Typhoons will hope that their playmaker will be on song during the Carlton 7s.

Simon Hunt (Eastern Eagles)

Simon Hunt,the experienced English try machine will be playing for the Esatern Eagles.Having played for the England Sevens team from 2000-02, Simon returned to the squad after a six year absence, participating in six HSBC Sevens World Series Tournaments.

His try-scoring aggregate is 37 tries in 15 tournaments, including three try hat tricks, against France, Fiji and Samoa, in the Dubai tournament in December 2010 and another three in Wellington and Las Vegas one year later.

The powerhouse will be treat to watch when he turns out for the Eastern Eagles.