Canberra's Tom Cusack and Queanbeyan junior Lewis Holland are one step closer to their Olympic Games dream after the Australian sevens blitzed their opposition in the Oceania qualifiers on Saturday. 
Australia cruised to their three round wins against Nauru (62-0), Cook Islands (46-7) and Tonga (54-0) to be in perfect shape for Sunday's knockout action in Auckland.
Tonga was expected to provide the most competition in pool action but were never in the third hit-out as Australian captain Ed Jenkins crossed after just 20 seconds.
The world No.5-ranked Thunderbolts went on to run in eight converted tries to send an ominous warning to main qualifying rival Samoa.
The two unbeaten sides are on a collision course in the final at the eight-nation tournament where only the final's victor will book a spot at next year's Rio Games.
Samoa swept aside Solomon Islands (48-0), American Samoa (50-0) and Papua New Guinea (41-7).
As well as posting the most points (162) on day one and only conceding one try, caretaker Australian coach Tim Walsh - who gave all 12 players match action - can be well pleased at avoiding any injuries.
Australia's women's team, coached by Walsh, has already qualified for Rio.
ACT Brumbies winger Henry Speight is with the team in Auckland after he signed on to juggle Super Rugby and a potential Olympic berth.
But Speight was left out of the squad to play in the qualifiers as Walsh eases him into action to ensure he understands the game plan.