New Zealand name teams for Hong Kong
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS: The New Zealand Sevens men and womens teams travel on Saturday with their eyes set on defending their prestigious Hong Kong titles.
Both teams have won their respective tournaments in 2023 and 2024, with the 2025 edition at the new, Kai Tak Sports Park.
The Black Ferns Sevens have named an unchanged line up from the squad the won in Vancouver last month.
They currently sit atop the standings with 76 points, six clear of rivals Australia.
The All Blacks Sevens welcome Amanaki Nicole back from injury, running out for his first tournament in 12 months.
Currently in seventh place, the team will be looking to replicate their recent success in Hong Kong.
In pool play the Black Ferns Sevens will come up against Brazil, USA and China, while the All Blacks Sevens face a stern challenge against South Africa, Australia and Uruguay.
Black Ferns Sevens squad: Manaia Nuku, Jorja Miller, Stacey Waaka, Mahina Paul, Sarah Hirini (captain), Michaela Brake, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Theresa Setefano, Maia Davis, Alena Saili, Jazmin Felix-Hotham, Dhys Faleafaga, Kelsey Teneti.
All Blacks Sevens squad: Amanaki Nicole, Brady Rush, Tone Ng Shiu, Oli Mathis, Dylan Collier (captain), Andrew Knewstubb, Joe Webber, Ngarohi McGarvey-Black, Cody Vai,Sione Molia, Regan Ware, Frank Vaenuku, Sofai Maka.
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