New Zealand co-captain Tim Mikkelson and Fiji co-captain Meli Derenalagi will both be looking to get their hands on that Hamilton Sevens trophy again this weekend. There is a bigger chance of creating a slice of unwanted history, but the New Zealand men's sevens team are embracing the cut-throat format thrown upon them on home soil this weekend. MICHAEL BRADLEY/GETTY IMAGES Sarah Hirini and Tim Mikkelson will be leading from the front for the host nation in New Zealand's first combined World Series sevens tournament. MICHAEL BRADLEY/GETTY IMAGES This year's sevens tournament in Hamilton remains a two-day event, which has seen a cut of the men's quarterfinals. ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT New Zealand men's sevens assistant coach Tomasi Cama knows his side must fire from the outset in the streamlined tournament.

Source: Stuff January 23, 2020 23:26 UTC