The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens travel tomorrow with their eyes set on defending their prestigious Hong Kong Sevens 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
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
Match schedule (games listed in NZDT)
28 March
10.07pm Black Ferns Sevens v China
10.30pm All Blacks Sevens v Australia
29 March
12.53am Black Ferns Sevens v USA
1.16am All Blacks Sevens v Uruguay
5.57pm Black Ferns Sevens v Brazil
6.43pm All Blacks Sevens v South Africa
30/31 March
Play off Matches
