The All Blacks Sevens will usher in a new era from November 30 to December 1 when the 2024/25 HSBC SVNS Series in Dubai.
The host nation have impressed the New Zealand legend, but he believes six teams have a strong chance of winning gold.
New Zealand’s Sarah Hirini is looking to become one of the first two-time Olympic gold medallists in women’s rugby sevens.
One Australia team will challenge for Cup final glory in Singapore with the women’s side sneaking by France in a semi-final thriller.
Both New Zealand teams are through to their respective Cup finals after clinical wins over tough opposition in Singapore.
Cody Vai will look to help the All Blacks Sevens win more silverware alongside his brother Kitona.
Support for the French was abundant in the Far East decider but there was a franticness to their play in this sold-out decider compared to the precision that transpired last month when they won a first title in 19 in front of a limited Los Angeles audience where the atmosphere was far less intense.
New Zealand called for a hero and it was Brady Rush who stood up and answered the call on a beautiful evening in Dubai.
The Black Ferns Sevens have claimed gold at the World Series Sevens in Hamilton after crushing the USA.
Northland’s Brady Rush, son of All Blacks Sevens legend Eric Rush, is set to follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the All Blacks Sevens squad as a contracted player in 2021.