The Bay of Plenty Steamers could be littered with Olympic gold after signing New Zealand Sevens players Teddy Stanaway and Regan Ware for next year's Mitre 10 Cup season.

Both will join New Zealand Sevens team mate Joe Webber representing the Steamers this season following their return from the Rio Olympics where New Zealand are favourites to take gold.

Teddy Stanaway (centre) in training with the New Zealand Sevens team at Blake Park. Photo: Greg Taipari.

Mount Maunganui Sports' Teddy Stanaway last played for the Steamers in 2014, and returned from injury to the Sevens game last year.

In December Teddy debuted for the All Black Sevens team in Cape Town following his call up into the squad as an injury replacement. His consistent form on the international circuit this year has seen himself earn a spot in the All Blacks Sevens squad for the Rio Olympics.

Regan Ware, 21, a former New Zealand Secondary Schools representative has had an outstanding first year in international sevens rugby, nominated for the Rookie of the Year. He was selected in the All Blacks Sevens squad for Rio alongside Bay of Plenty team mates, Teddy, Joe Webber and Scott Curry.

Regan says he is excited about the opportunity to play for the Bay of Plenty Steamers this year.

'Following a few tournaments for the New Zealand sevens, I was fortunate enough to be offered the opportunity to play for the Bay. I know a number of guys in the team and so it makes it a little bit easier. I am glad to have the opportunity and I am looking forward to it.”

Regan already is enjoying the local community connection in the Eastern Bay of Plenty following the New Zealand Sevens Squad camp.

'It was great to give back to the community and really good to be out in Whakatane and Opotiki.”

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union chief executive Mike Rogers says it was great to sign two talented players for the Bay.

'Both Teddy and Regan are talented players' and they will bring plenty of the sevens flare into our Steamers side. I am sure our fans will enjoy watching. We are excited to see them proudly representing New Zealand at the upcoming Olympics alongside follow Bay of Plenty players Joe Webber and Scott Curry.”