New Zealand Women's Sevens RWC squad named

New Zealand Women's Sevens Coach Darryl Suasua has today announced his 12-strong squad for the inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai.

All but three of the squad bring international experience having played with the 15-a-side Black Ferns previously, making a switch to Sevens for the inaugural women’s Rugby World Cup event.

The New Zealand Women’s Rugby World Cup Sevens squad is: Exia Edwards (Bay of Plenty), Julie Ferguson (Hawke’s Bay) Victoria Grant (Auckland), Carla Hohepa (Otago), Linda Itunu (Auckland), Justine Lavea (Auckland), Huriana Manuel (Auckland), Hannah Porter (Captain, Auckland), Teresa Te Tamaki (Auckland), Renee Wickliffe (Counties Manukau), Rachel Wikeepa (Waikato), Selica Winiata (Manawatu).