New Zealand Women’s Sevens team named for World Series opener in Dubai
New Zealand Women’s Sevens Coach Sean Horan has selected the team to kick off their campaign for a second World Series title starting in Dubai next week.
A total 17 players assembled in Mt Maunganui for a training camp and Horan today named the 12 players selected to travel to Dubai on Saturday.
The Women’s Sevens squad for Dubai is:
Linda Itunu
Honey Hireme
Shakira Baker
Alexis Tapsell
Sarah Goss
Carla Hohepa
Hayley Hutana
Hazel Tubic
Huriana Manuel
Selica Winiata
Shiray Tane
Kayla McAlister
The side includes players returning from injury – seasoned Black Fern and record points scorer Carla Hohepa (Achilles) and Shakira Baker (post-surgery) – both back for their first tournaments since February.
Horan said the players had retained good fitness and they were well-prepared for a return to Dubai.
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