When Sofai Maka takes the field for his All Blacks Sevens debut in Dubai this weekend he will wear the unusual number of 81 on his jersey.
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.
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.
When the All Blacks Sevens needed a hero, Kitiona Vai stepped up and answered that call not once but twice.
Cody Vai will look to help the All Blacks Sevens win more silverware alongside his brother Kitona.
A 17-year-old has been selected to boost the women's camp, with school-girl sensation Justine McGregor rewarded for her continued excellence at every level of the game.
The third leg of the SVNS circuit offers New Zealand teams a chance to put the disappointing results of the opening two rounds behind them.
Cody Vai was only two years old when Tim Mikkelson made his debut for the All Black Sevens in 2007. Last night when Mikkelson helped New Zealand to a 14th World Series title there was no one cheering more loudly than Vai.
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams for the Dubai Sevens have been named.