Lots of talent in Black Ferns Sevens Development Squad

Above: Monica Tagoai, from Condor Sevens winning captain to New Zealand Sevens Development squad.

A group of talented players will be winging their way to Japan next month as part of the Black Ferns Sevens Development Squad.

The team will depart on Saturday 11 March and return Sunday 19 March. They will be involved in a four team mini tournament on the 16 and 17 March featuring the Japan National Women’s Sevens Squad with two sides and Hong Kong National Women’s Team.

The Black Ferns Development Squad is:

Danielle Paenga – Waikato
Lesley Ketu – Waikato
Monica Tagoa’I – Wellington
Kendra Reynolds – Bay of Plenty
Shakira Baker – Waikato (Black Ferns Sevens)
Crystal Mayes – Manawatu (Black Ferns Sevens)
Lauren Balsillie – Manawatu
Ora Williams – Bay of Plenty
Jess Drummond – Tasman
Risaleaana Pouri-Lane – Tasman
Natahlia Moors – Auckland
Huia Harding - Waikato
Autumn Stephens – Bay of Plenty
Rebecca Kersten – Bay of Plenty
 
Coaches:
Head Coach: Kane Jury
Assistant Coach: Victoria Grant