Sevens: NZ skipper on shortlist for award

New Zealand captain DJ Forbes is one of three nominees for the International Rugby Board's sevens player of the year award to be announced in London on November 23.

Forbes led New Zealand to the world sevens circuit title in 2007-08, during which they strung together a record unbeaten streak of 47 matches.

He is joined in the shortlist by Samoan captain Uale Mai, the most capped sevens player of all time and the award winner in 2006, and South Africa's Fabian Juries.

- NZPA