NZ Sevens 2024-25

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The NZ Men's squad hasn't been announced yet, at least publicly. These tournaments are being used as preparation for the SVNS Series, and probably as trials for some players. If a player gets a NZR sevens contract they won't be in a SR squad, and vice versa.

Some of the players in that NZ squad will be involved in SR/NZ U20s next year. Mathis was a Chiefs NDC player this year so trained with the main squad.

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@kpkanz said in NZ Sevens 2024-25:

I'm really hoping Mathis isnt spending the next 8 months playing sevens instead of a full season of super rugby.

But would he get a full season of super rugby? He's not a starter over Jacobson, Finau and Sititi. If injuries strike he may get a few games.

Full time playing and training with the Sevens would be at least as good, provided he plays.

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Mathis scored a good try yesterday. The video is on Chiefs SM.

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Not NZ sevens, but look who the new Aust coach is.

Nathan Williamson  /  Nov 3

Australia Men’s Sevens appoint former All Black Liam Barry as head coach

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[Mr Fish]

Would love to see Tim Mikkelson play another season or two of NPC for Waikato. What a legend.

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@Mr-Fish said in NZ Sevens 2024-25:

Would love to see Tim Mikkelson play another season or two of NPC for Waikato. What a legend.

I still remember those 3 tries in the midweek RS win over Taranaki back in 2012. He is 38 now.

Sevens stalwarts call time on international careers

Three of the All Blacks Sevens most capped and successful players are hanging up their boots, with Tim Mikkelson, Scott Curry and Sam Dickson all calling time on their stellar international careers.

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Before the new squad is officially announced here is the latest:

2024 squad:
Leroy Carter
Che Clark
Dylan Collier
Tepaea Cook Savage
Scott Curry
Sam Dickson
Fefi Fineanganofo
Jayden Keelan
Andrew Knewstubb
Moses Leo
Ngarohi McGarvey Black
Tim Mikkelson
Sione Molia
Tone Ng Shiu
Amanaki Nicole
Lewis Ormond
Akuila Rokolisoa
Brady Rush
Roderick Solo
Payton Spencer
Xavier Tito Harris
Codemeru Vai
Kitiona Vai
Regan Ware
Joe Webber

[Bones]

@Bovidae where have Fehi and Leroy gone?

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@Bones Hurricanes and Chiefs, respectively.

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If Cama goes for youth I think most of the replacements will have played in the Elevate Sevens in Te Puke.

A couple of players who could be possibilities but weren't in the NZ team:

Blair Tagi-Fuimaono - a Che Clarke replacement
Stanley Solomon
Cody Nordstrom
Waisake Salabiau

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⭐️ Player of the Year - Leroy Carter
⭐️ Players Player of the Year - Fehi Fineanganofo
⭐️ Defensive Player of the Year - Scott Curry
⭐️ Young Player of the Year - Xavier Tito-Harris
⭐️ Try of the Year - Joe Webber

Losing the first two winners.

[Daffy Jaffy]

The Black Ferns Sevens team for their first two tournaments of the 2024/25 season.s:
Kelly Brazier
Dhys Faleafaga
Jazmin Felix-Hotham
Sarah Hirini (c)
Justine McGregor (debut)
Jorja Miller
Manaia Nuku
Mahina Paul
Risaleaana Pouri-Lane (vc)
Theresa Setefano
Alena Saili
Kelsey Teneti
Katelyn Vahaakolo (debut)
Olive Watherston (debut)

Unavailable for selection: Michaela Blyde (leave), Shiray Kaka (injury), Tysha Ikenasio (injury), Stacey Waaka (injury)

Three debutants feature in first Black Ferns Sevens squad of the season

The Black Ferns Sevens will feature three new faces and one impending milestone as they head away for their first two tournaments of the 2024/25 season.

[Daffy Jaffy]

I noticed that Tepaea Cook-Savage appears in this video paying tribute to leaving players, then I found out why -

[Bones]

@Daffy-Jaffy so is the 3rd leg surgery a joke, or....

[Daffy Jaffy]

@Bones Maybe he is transitioning to the Black Ferns Sevens team!

[Bovidae]

I am not surprised that Cook-Savage required some sort of surgery based on his comments.

Still no mens squad named but there will have to be plenty of new faces.

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[Daffy Jaffy]

@Bovidae Unavailable due to injury: Regan Ware, Amanaki Nicole, Kitiona Vai, Roderick Solo, Akuila Rokolisoa, Xavier Tito-Harris

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I'm still interested to see the full contracted list as there will be a couple of other players added. Taumateine will be used as a prop. He is a no.8. Hopefully there is some more speed out wide in this team.