Jona Nareki to boost New Zealand 7s team

The New Zealand 7s team has continued to build their squad with electric Otago wing Jona Nareki along with Bay of Plenty fullback Bailey Simonsson joining camp this week.

Former Highlander Kurt Baker returns to the group and adds valuable experience following DJ Forbes' retirement last month. 

Coach Clark Laidlaw has finalised more than half of the squad and with this week marking the official start of the new centralised sevens programme based in Tauranga, they are required to live in the Bay of Plenty.

The Kiwis kick off their 2017/2018 season at the Oceania Rugby 7s in Fiji next Friday and Saturday at the ANZ Stadium, before the first leg of the 7s Series in Dubai and Cape Town next month.