The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens will travel to Spain this weekend with their focus set on the winner-takes-all Final tournament in Madrid.

While the Black Ferns Sevens were named League Winners in Singapore earlier this month, both teams qualified for the 16-team final event to be played across three days.

The All Blacks Sevens welcome the return of Akuila Rokolisoa, who missed the last three tournaments through injury and add experience with the return of Scott Curry, Sam Dickson and Joe Webber.

Tomasi Cama says the team is motivated by the opportunity to win their 15th World Series title.

“The last couple of tournaments have been good, we felt like we got our flow going – even with the squads changing a bit.

“We’ve really narrowed down our focus on our game to make sure the players are clear on their jobs and ready to go game one against Fiji.”

There is only one change to the Black Ferns Sevens with Tenika Willison coming in for the injury Shiray Kaka. Coach Cory Sweeney says the winner-takes-all tagline does not change their approach.

“Every time we wear the black jersey we want to perform; this is no different.

“We have managed the last few weeks really well, we want to use Madrid as an opportunity to strengthen combinations, feel and deal with pressure and perform.

The All Blacks Sevens are in Pool B with Ireland, Fiji and South Africa while the Black Ferns Sevens are in Pool A alongside USA, Canada and Great Britain.

The All Blacks Sevens squad is: 

Leroy Carter

Dylan Collier -captain

Tepaea Cook-Savage

Scott Curry

Sam Dickson

Andrew Knewstubb

Moses Leo

Tone Ng Shiu

Akuila Rokolisoa

Brady Rush

Codemeru Vai

Regan Ware

Joe Webber

Unavailable due to injury: Sione Molia, Fehi Fineanganofo, Payton Spencer, Tim Mikkelson, Kitiona Vai and Amanaki Nicole.

The Black Ferns Sevens squad is:

Michaela Blyde

Jazmin Felix-Hotham

Tysha Ikenasio

Tyla King

Jorja Miller

Manaia Nuku

Mahina Paul

Risaleaana Pouri-Lane – captain

Alena Saili

Theresa Setefano

Stacey Waaka

Tenika Willison

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe

Unavailable due to injury: Sarah Hirini and Shiray Kaka

2023/2024 Calendar

2-3 December – Dubai Sevens

9-10 December – Cape Town Sevens

26-28 January – Perth Sevens

23-25 February – Vancouver Sevens

2-3 March – Los Angeles Sevens

5-7 April – Hong Kong Sevens

3-5 May – Singapore Sevens

31 May – 2 June – Madrid Sevens

24 – 30 July – Paris Olympics