All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Paris Sevens

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The All Blacks Sevens are looking to end the HSBC World Series season on a high and have named a strong team to take the field in Paris this weekend.

1. Scott Curry Bay of Plenty
2. Tim Mikkelson Waikato
3. Tone Ng Shiu Tasman
4. Salesi Rayasi Auckland
5. Dylan Collier Waikato
6. Bailey Simonsson Bay of Plenty
7. Sam Dickson Canterbury
8. Jona Nareki Otago
9. Regan Ware Bay of Plenty
10. Kurt Baker – co captain Manawatu
11. Joe Ravouvou Auckland
12. Sione Molia – co captain Counties Manukau

There are two changes to the playing 12 from last weekend’s fifth placing in London, with Joe Ravouvou replacing the injured Etene Nanai-Seturo and Bailey Simonsson promoted from 13th man.

Kurt Baker and Sione Molia will retain the co-captaincy.

All Blacks Sevens Assistant Coach Tomasi Cama said the goal in Paris is clear.

“We started the series strong at the end of last year and we want to finish strong too.

“Last weekend, we performed well in the last two games, but we were disappointed in the results against Fiji and South Africa; we need to put together six good performances and this group of players is capable of that,” said Cama.

The players won’t be short on motivation, after visiting the grave site of the first All Blacks captain Dave Gallaher on the 101st anniversary of the Battle of Messines in WWI.

“We visited Passchendaele this week as a squad which was a moving experience and I think it was very motivating for the players.”

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