List of New Zealand rugby sevens internationals explained

This is a list of New Zealand rugby union players who have played for the New Zealand national rugby sevens team.The team is one of the most successful rugby sevens teams of all time. The team was coached for many years by Gordon Tietjens. As of 26 November 2011, 37 of these players have gone on to be All Blacks.[1] The side has won 4 Gold Medals and were undefeated in the Commonwealth Games until 2014.

On 24 March 2011, Coach Tietjens picked his 'fantasy team' composed of the best players he believes to have played for New Zealand.[2]

   • Eric Rush
   • Dallas Seymour
   • Liam Messam
   • DJ Forbes

List

NameProvinceYears activeNotes
Charles Piutau2011–present
Joe Rokocoko2002, 2005
Onosai Tololima-Auva'a2006–2009Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Edwin Cocker2005–2009
Jerome Kaino2005
Amasio Valence1998–2008Commonwealth Games Gold 1998, 2002, 2006
Scott Curry2010–2011
Charles Baxter2005-2009
Toby Arnold2009-2011Commonwealth Games Gold 2010
Tanerau Latimer2004–2006Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Tu Umaga-Marshall2006–2009
Dallas Seymour1992–2002Commonwealth Games Gold 1998
DJ Forbes2006–presentCommonwealth Games Gold 2010
Jonah Lomu1994–2001Commonwealth Games Gold 1998
Tim Nanai-Williams2008
Lachie Munro2006
Chad Tuoro2008
Sherwin Stowers2004–2010Commonwealth Games Gold 2010
Fritz Lee2010
Gillies Kaka2013–Present
Trinity Spooner-Neera2013
Zac Guildford2010Commonwealth Games Gold 2010
Tafai Ioasa2001–2007Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Israel Dagg2007–2008
Tomasi Cama2005–presentCommonwealth Games Gold 2010
Kurt Baker2008–2010Commonwealth Games Gold 2010
Solomon King2006–present
Rico Gear1998–2000Commonwealth Games Gold 1998
Karl Te Nana1996-2003Commonwealth Games Gold 2002
Eric Rush1988–2004Commonwealth games Gold 1998
David Raikuna
Matua Parkinson1999–2004
Vilame Waqaseduadua2005
Anthony Tuitavake2002–2003Commonwealth Games Gold 2002
Nafi Tuitavake2008–2010
Zar Lawrence2005–2010
Bryce Heem
Rene Ranger2006–2008
Josh Blackie2002–2006Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Ben SmithCommonwealth Games Gold 2010
Alando Soakai2006–2007Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Paul Grant2010
Adam Thomson2007
Ben Souness2009–presentCommonwealth Games Gold 2010
Jackson Ormond2009–2010
Beauden Barrett2010
Kylem O'Donnell2011–present
Scott Waldrom2002–2007
James Marshall2011
Shane Christie2010
Tim Mikkelson2008–presentCommonwealth Games Gold 2010
Frank Halai2010–present
Glen Robertson2011–present
Joe Webber2011–present
Declan O'Donnell2010–2011
Liam Messam2003–2010Commonwealth Games Gold 2006, 2010
Bruce Reihana1998, 2002Commonwealth Games Gold 1998, 2002
Sosene Anesi2004–2006Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Rory Grice2010
Waisake Masirewa1995–1997
Luke Masirewa2013
Mils Muliaina1999–2002Commonwealth Games Gold 2002
Savenaca Tokula2009–2010
Roger Randle1995–2002Commonwealth Games Gold 1998, 2002
Lote Raikabula2006–presentCommonwealth Games Gold 2006, 2010
Christian Cullen1995–1998Commonwealth Games Gold 1998
Hosea Gear2010Commonwealth Games Gold 2010
Cory Jane2006Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Tamati Ellison2005–2006Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Brad Fleming1999–2002Commonwealth Games Gold 2002
Nigel Hunt2005–2007Commonwealth Games Gold 2006
Buxton Popoali'i2009–2011
Victor Vito2007–2008
Julian Savea2009
Rodney So'oialo2001–2002Commonwealth Games Gold 2002
Ruki Tipuna2010
Taleta Tupuola2010

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: All Black or blue at Titch's choosing . Georgina . Robinson . 26 November 2011 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 12 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Gordon Tietjens Picks his Fantasy Rugby Sevens Team . 24 March 2011 . 12 October 2013.