Photo / PhotosportThe New Zealand Sevens teams could be offshore for months later this year in their quest for Olympic glory, with the Tokyo Games fast approaching. Black Ferns Sevens coach Allan Bunting confirmed they were planning the three-team friendly tournament; however, the dates were not yet set but would be sometime in late June. "When we do go away, we might be going away for quite a while, so it's important to reconnect with family and fill the heart, because we might be going away for a while." The side impressed during their weekend matches against the Australians, who claimed the gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. Part of the 2016 silver medal-winning campaign, Black Ferns star Shakira Baker said the weekend was a positive start for their Olympic preparations.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 23, 2021 08:26 UTC