Australias Rugby Sevens teams are on route to Rio for the 2016 Olympics.

Both mens and womens teams have high hopes for their chances of bringing home a medal with the Womens team (pictured) regarded as gold medal favourites after their recent run of successes.

Speaking at the farewell before the sides set off on their long awaited Olympic dream, ARU boss Bill Pulver says he believes both teams are ready to make their country proud.