{"id":16152,"date":"2022-06-22T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T03:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/?p=16152"},"modified":"2022-06-23T15:25:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T03:25:15","slug":"sevens-stars-set-to-shine-over-matariki-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/2022\/06\/22\/sevens-stars-set-to-shine-over-matariki-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Sevens stars set to shine over Matariki weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world\u2019s leading sevens teams descend on Pukekohe this weekend for the Oceania Sevens in their last international tournament before July\u2019s Commonwealth Games.<\/span><\/p>\n

For All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens players it will be a chance to test themselves against the best opposition from Fiji, Australia and Tonga, just days before the Commonwealth Games squads are confirmed. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Black Ferns Sevens are splitting into two sides, Pango and M\u0101, giving their entire squad, along with development and Black Ferns players the chance for a hit out. The All Blacks Sevens are carrying an extended squad that also features some upcoming players and familiar faces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh from success with the Black Ferns in the Pacific Four Series, Ruby Tui, Kelsey Teneti, Amy du Plessis, Renee Holmes and Cheyelle Robins-Reti will all swap to the shortened form of the game this weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

The squads also feature Layla Sae and Georgia Daals who starred in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki earlier this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the All Blacks Sevens, Scott Curry makes his return to the black jersey, having spent the first half of the year in Japan. Former All Blacks Sevens star Lewis Ormond also returns, having last played in the side in 2017. <\/span><\/p>\n

After successful debuts on the World Series earlier this year, Leroy Carter, Moses Leo, Brady Rush, Roderick Solo, Caleb Tangitau and Kitiona Vai will all take their last opportunity to impress before Commonwealth Games selection next week.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Oceania Sevens will be played at Navigation Homes Stadium this weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Ferns Pango:<\/span><\/strong> Georgia Daals, Renee Holmes, Tysha Ikenasio, Manaia Nuku, Mahina Paul, Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Layla Sae, Kalyn Takitimu-Cook, Terina Te Tamaki, Ruby Tui, Niall Williams, Tenika Willison<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Ferns M\u0101:<\/span><\/strong> Shakira Baker, Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier, Amy du Plessis, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Stacey Fluhler, Sarah Hirini, Jazmin Hotham, Shiray Kaka, Tyla Nathan-Wong, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Alena Saili, Kelsey Teneti<\/span><\/p>\n

All Blacks Sevens:<\/span><\/strong> Kurt Baker, Leroy Carter, Che Clark, Te Paea Cook-Savage, Scott Curry, Rhodes Featherstone, Trael Joass, Moses Leo, Ngarohi McGarvey-Black, Sione Molia, Tone Ng Shiu, Amanaki Nicole, Lewis Ormond, Akuila Rokolisoa, Brady Rush, Roderick Solo, Caleb Tangitau, Kitiona Vai <\/span><\/p>\n

All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns matches<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 24 June
\n<\/span><\/b>11am All Blacks Sevens v Tonga
\n11.48am Black Ferns Sevens Pango v Australia
\n12.12pm Black Ferns Sevens M\u0101 v Fijiana
\n5.24pm All Blacks Sevens v Australia
\n5.48pm Black Ferns Sevens M\u0101 v Black Ferns Sevens Pango<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 25 June
\n<\/span><\/b>11.24am All Blacks Sevens v Fiji
\n11.48am Black Ferns Sevens Pango v Fijiana
\n12.12pm Black Ferns Sevens M\u0101 v Australia
\n5pm All Blacks Sevens v Tonga
\n5.48pm Black Ferns Sevens Pango v Australia
\n6.12pm Black Ferns Sevens M\u0101 v Fijiana<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday 26 June
\n<\/span><\/b>11.24am All Blacks Sevens v Australia
\n11.48am Black Ferns Sevens M\u0101 v Black Ferns Sevens Pango
\n5.24pm All Blacks Sevens v Fiji
\n6.33pm Black Ferns Sevens Pango v Fijiana
\n6.57pm Black Ferns Sevens M\u0101 v Australia<\/span><\/p>\n

All matches will be broadcast on Sky Sport<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The world\u2019s leading sevens teams descend on Pukekohe this weekend for the Oceania Sevens in their last international tournament before July\u2019s Commonwealth Games. For All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens players it will be a chance to test themselves against the best opposition from Fiji, Australia and Tonga, just days before the Commonwealth Games…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Sevens stars set to shine over Matariki weekend\r\nhttps:\/\/wp.me\/p4wlzH-4cw\r\n\r\nThe world\u2019s leading sevens teams descend on Pukekohe this weekend for the Oceania Sevens in their last international tournament before July\u2019s Commonwealth Games.","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rugbyheartland-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/289377362_5375600909176197_2900279781106436786_n.jpg?fit=526%2C526&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4wlzH-4cw","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":6770,"url":"https:\/\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/2018\/02\/09\/blacks-ferns-sevens-contracted-squad-named\/","url_meta":{"origin":16152,"position":0},"title":"Blacks Ferns Sevens contracted squad named","author":"admin_hland","date":"February 9, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Follow @RedefinedRugby Blacks Ferns Sevens contracted squad named New Zealand Rugby has announced the contracted Black Ferns Sevens squad for 2018, as they strive for Commonwealth Games gold and victory at the Rugby World Cup Sevens later this year. 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