Bay women's player Autumn Stephens in action in January this year. PHOTO/FILE
Bay women's player Autumn Stephens in action in January this year. PHOTO/FILE
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 toattend 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
