New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has made five changes to his trial squad that will assemble in Mount Maunganui today.
Manawatu’s Rob Thompson, Waikato’s Steve Ketu, Tasman’s Shane Christie, Wellington’s George Tilsley and Auckland’s Ben Paltridge have been called into the trial squad as replacements.
Counties Manukau’s Ahsee Tuala, North Harbour’s Ken Pisi, Tasman’s James Lowe and Auckland’s Nathan Hughes are all now unavailable for the trial.
Waikato’s Frank Halai will not attend the trial due to a bereavement.
The New Zealand Sevens trialists are:
Toby Arnold Bay of Plenty
Tomasi Cama Manawatu
Shane Christie Tasman
Frazier Climo Taranaki
Scott Curry Bay of Plenty
Matt Faddes Otago
DJ Forbes Counties Manukau
Bryce Heem Auckland
Joe Hill Otago
Mark Jackman Hawke’s Bay
Steve Ketu Waikato
Solomon King North Harbour
Warwick Lahmert Taranaki
Jono Malo Waikato
Tim Mikkelson Waikato
Kieran Moffat Otago
Waisake Naholo Taranaki
Kylem O’Donnell Taranaki
Ben Paltridge Auckland
Charles Piutau Auckland
Lote Raikabula Wellington
Glen Robertson Waikato
Ardie Savea Wellington
Ben Souness Taranaki
George Tilsley Wellington
Rob Thompson Manawatu
Nafi Tuitavake North Harbour
Lolagi Visinia Auckland
Joe Webber Waikato
Jack Wilson Bay of Plenty