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.{{citation needed|date=July 2012}} 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]
Name | Province | Years active | Notes |
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Charles Piutau | {{Rut Auckland}} | 2011–present |
Joe Rokocoko | {{Rut Auckland}} | 2002, 2005 |
Onosai Tololima-Auva'a | {{Rut Auckland}} | 2006–2009 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Edwin Cocker | {{Rut Auckland}} | 2005–2009 |
Jerome Kaino | {{Rut Auckland}} | 2005 |
Amasio Valence | {{Rut Auckland}} | 1998–2008 | Commonwealth Games Gold 1998, 2002, 2006 |
Scott Curry | {{Rut Bay of Plenty}} | 2010–2011 |
Charles Baxter | {{Rut Bay of Plenty}} | 2005-2009 |
Toby Arnold | {{Rut Bay of Plenty}} | 2009-2011 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Tanerau Latimer | {{Rut Bay of Plenty}} | 2004–2006 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Tu Umaga-Marshall | {{Rut Canterbury}} | 2006–2009 |
Dallas Seymour | {{Rut Canterbury}} | 1992–2002 | Commonwealth Games Gold 1998 |
DJ Forbes | {{Rut Counties Manukau}} | 2006–present | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Jonah Lomu | {{Rut Counties Manukau}} | 1994–2001 | Commonwealth Games Gold 1998 |
Tim Nanai-Williams | {{Rut Counties Manukau}} | 2008 |
Chad Tuoro | {{Rut Counties Manukau}} | 2008 |
Sherwin Stowers | {{Rut Counties Manukau}} | 2004–2010 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Fritz Lee | {{Rut Counties Manukau}} | 2010 |
Gillies Kaka | {{Rut Hawke's Bay}} | 2013–Present |
Trinity Spooner-Neera | {{Rut Hawke's Bay}} | 2013 |
Zac Guildford | {{Rut Hawke's Bay}} | 2010 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Tafai Ioasa | {{Rut Hawke's Bay}} | 2001–2007 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Israel Dagg | {{Rut Hawke's Bay}} | 2007–2008 |
Tomasi Cama | {{Rut Manawatu}} | 2005–present | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Kurt Baker | {{Rut Manawatu}} | 2008–2010 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Solomon King | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 2006–present |
Rico Gear | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 1998–2000 | Commonwealth Games Gold 1998 |
Karl Te Nana | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 1996-2003 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2002 |
Eric Rush | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 1988–2004 | Commonwealth games Gold 1998 |
David Raikuna | {{Rut North Harbour}} |
Matua Parkinson | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 1999–2004 |
Vilame Waqaseduadua | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 2005 |
Anthony Tuitavake | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 2002–2003 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2002 |
Nafi Tuitavake | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 2008–2010 |
Zar Lawrence | {{Rut North Harbour}} | 2005–2010 |
Bryce Heem | {{Rut Northland}} |
Rene Ranger | {{Rut Northland}} | 2006–2008 |
Josh Blackie | {{Rut Otago}} | 2002–2006 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Ben Smith | {{Rut Otago}} | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Alando Soakai | {{Rut Otago}} | 2006–2007 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Paul Grant | {{Rut Otago}} | 2010 |
Adam Thomson | {{Rut Otago}} | 2007 |
Ben Souness | {{Rut Taranaki}} | 2009–present | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Jackson Ormond | {{Rut Taranaki}} | 2009–2010 |
Beauden Barrett | {{Rut Taranaki}} | 2010 |
Kylem O'Donnell | {{Rut Taranaki}} | 2011–present |
Scott Waldrom | {{Rut Taranaki}} | 2002–2007 |
James Marshall | {{Rut Tasman}} | 2011 |
Shane Christie | {{Rut Tasman}} | 2010 |
Tim Mikkelson | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2008–present | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Frank Halai | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2010–present |
Glen Robertson | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2011–present |
Joe Webber | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2011–present |
Declan O'Donnell | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2010–2011 |
Liam Messam | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2003–2010 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006, 2010 |
Bruce Reihana | {{Rut Waikato}} | 1998, 2002 | Commonwealth Games Gold 1998, 2002 |
Sosene Anesi | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2004–2006 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Rory Grice | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2010 |
Waisake Masirewa | {{Rut Waikato}} | 1995–1997 |
Luke Masirewa | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2013 |
Mils Muliaina | {{Rut Waikato}} | 1999–2002 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2002 |
Savenaca Tokula | {{Rut Waikato}} | 2009–2010 |
Roger Randle | {{Rut Waikato}} | 1995–2002 | Commonwealth Games Gold 1998, 2002 |
Lote Raikabula | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2006–present | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006, 2010 |
Christian Cullen | {{Rut Wellington}} | 1995–1998 | Commonwealth Games Gold 1998 |
Hosea Gear | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2010 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2010 |
Cory Jane | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2006 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Tamati Ellison | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2005–2006 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Brad Fleming | {{Rut Wellington}} | 1999–2002 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2002 |
Nigel Hunt | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2005–2007 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2006 |
Buxton Popoali'i | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2009–2011 |
Victor Vito | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2007–2008 |
Julian Savea | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2009 |
Rodney So'oialo | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2001–2002 | Commonwealth Games Gold 2002 |
Ruki Tipuna | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2010 |
Taleta Leka Tupuola | {{Rut Wellington}} | 2010 |
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1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/all-black-or-blue-at-titchs-choosing-20111125-1nyzk.html |title=All Black or blue at Titch's choosing |first=Georgina |last=Robinson |date=26 November 2011 |work=Sydney Morning Herald |accessdate=12 October 2013}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://rugbyfix.com/gordon-tietjens-picks-his-fantasy-rugby-sevens-team/ |title=Gordon Tietjens Picks his Fantasy Rugby Sevens Team |date=24 March 2011 |accessdate=12 October 2013}}