Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens teams named to chase more Hong Kong history
New Zealand have unveiled their squads for the upcoming Hong Kong and Singapore legs of the 2024/25 SVNS circuit.
The women have revealed an unchanged unit with just Shiray Kaka ruled unavailable as she nears the end of a lengthy recovery from her third ACL tear.
All seven of the Black Ferns Sevens members recently revelaed to be comitting to the upcoming Rugby World Cup have been named in the squad.
Sarah Hirini will again lead the team with Risi Pouri-Lane as vice-captain.
For the men, the return of Amanaki Nicole will come as a boost after missing the podium in all four events of the series so far. Dylan Collier returns as captain along with Sione Molia as vice-captain.
Akuila Rokolisoa, Xavier Tito-Harris, Lewis Ormond and Roderick Solo remain sidelined.
Black Ferns Sevens squad
1. Manaia Nuku
2. Jorja Miller
3. Stacey Waaka
4. Mahina Paul
5. Sarah Hirini (C)
6. Michaela Brake
7. Risaleaana Pouri-Lane (VC)
10. Theresa Setefano
11. Maia Davis
12. Alena Saili
13. Jazmin Felix-Hotham
28. Dhys Faleafaga
88. Kelsey Teneti
Unavailable: Shiray Kaka
All Blacks Sevens squad
1. Amanaki Nicole
2. Brady Rush
3. Tone Ng Shiu
4. Oli Mathis
5. Dylan Collier (C)
8. Andrew Knewstubb
11. Joe Webber (VC)
24. Ngarohi McGarvey-Black
25. Cody Vai
27. Sione Molia (VC)
64. Regan Ware
75. Frank Vaenuku
81. Sofai Maka
Unavailable: Akuila Rokolisoa, Xavier Tito-Harris, Lewis Ormond, Roderick Solo
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Still no speed in AB7s, just plodders. Nothing changes if nothing changes.
Did you mean plonkers? AB mens 7s are a mere shadow of the team they used to be and it would be a major upset if they even won their pool. Womens 7s are a different proposition skilful, and likely finalists along with Australia. They at least look like they enjoy what they do.