Moulds answers Tietjens' call

Gordon Tietjens named a squad of 14 players ahead of the fifth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, in Wellington, New Zealand, on February 7 and 8.

The final playing side of 12 will be named Tuesday.

The squad assembles in Wellington on Sunday, February 2.

Players not considered because of injury were Declan O'Donnell, Joe Webber, Waisake Naholo.

Sam Dickson was not considered after being suspended in Las Vegas.

Northland forward Matt Moulds is only newcomer, having recently joined the All Blacks Sevens wider training group.

New Zealand: Tomasi Cama, Scott Curry, Ambrose Curtis, DJ Forbes, Bryce Heem, Gillies Kaka, Akira Ioane, Mark Jackman, Ben Lam, Tim Mikkelson, Matt Moulds, Lote Raikabula, Sherwin Stowers, George Tilsley.