The Bay of Plenty Women's Sevens team continues to shine following their success earlier this year at the Bayleys National Sevens in Rotorua.
Bay of Plenty Sevens players' Ora Williams (Rotoiti), Autumn Stephens (Rotoiti) and Kendra Reynolds (Rangiuru) will join their Bay of Plenty Sevens head coach Victoria Grant to attend Atsugi City, Japan following their selection in the Black Ferns Sevens Development squad.
The team will depart on Saturday March 11 and return Sunday March 19.
They will be involved in a four-team mini tournament on the 16 and 17 March featuring the Japan National Women's Sevens Squad with two sides and Hong Kong National Women's Team.
Black Ferns Sevens Development Squad
Danielle Paenga - Waikato
Lesley Ketu - Waikato
Monica Tagoa'I - Wellington
Kendra Reynolds - Bay of Plenty
Shakira Baker - Waikato (Black Ferns Sevens)
Crystal Mayes - Manawatu (Black Ferns Sevens)
Lauren Balsillie - Manawatu
Ora Williams - Bay of Plenty
Jess Drummond - Tasman
Risaleaana Pouri-Lane - Tasman
Natahlia Moors - Auckland
Huia Harding - Waikato
Autumn Stephens - Bay of Plenty
Rebecca Kersten - Bay of Plenty
Coaches:
Head Coach: Kane Jury
Assistant Coach: Victoria Grant