The Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens have named experienced sides for the defence of their Commonwealth Games titles.
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Both sides have a number of Commonwealth Games and Olympic medal winners, though the men have picked some rookies, including two teenagers.
The women's squad for Birmingham includes eleven players from the gold medal winning side at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
The New Zealand women also won gold at last year's Tokyo Olympics.
Jazmin Hotham will play at her first pinnacle event, having been a travelling reserve in Tokyo, the remainder of the squad have all played at least one Olympic Games.
"It is great to have experience in the side and that is balanced with some young players who have been getting more exposure this year and really impressed," said Sweeney.
The side has had their fair share of dramatic victories, with extra-time wins in the 2018 Commonwealth Games Final against Australia and the Olympic semi-final against Fiji last year.
"We know small moments win games but sometimes those small moments take a little longer to come. Knowing that these players have that trust in each other is important; we've been there before and that gives us confidence that we have the ability to come out on top."
The team will continue training at their Mt Maunganui base before departing for a pre-Games camp in Scotland next weekend.
Eight players from last year's silver medal-winning Olympics team are selected for the men's squad for Birmingham.
Sam Dickson, who missed last year's Olympic Games through injury, will captain the side, and is supported by vice captains, Dylan Collier and Joe Webber.
For Dickson and Scott Curry, Birmingham will be their third Commonwealth Games appearance.
"We went into this year with an open mind in terms of looking at players in training and across all the tournaments we've played. Several our younger players really forced their way into contention with their performances," said head coach Clark Laidlaw.
Teenagers Caleb Tangitau and Che Clark are two such players.
Tangitau impressed in the World Series in 2022 with 17 tries across four tournaments.
Clark is yet to make his World Series debut but was a standout performer at last weekend's Oceania Sevens.
"The youth, excitement and energy they will bring, alongside our experienced players is a nice balance. We have these experienced players who are at the top of their game which means our younger players can come in and really express themselves," said Laidlaw.
For Joe Webber and Ngarohi McGarvey-Black, the excitement of selection will be heightened after both being named for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games but being forced to withdraw through injury.
The team will continue training at their Mt Maunganui base before departing for a pre-Games camp in Scotland next weekend.
The Rugby Sevens competition at Birmingham 2022 will begin on July 29th.
New Zealand Women's Sevens team
Michaela Blyde
Kelly Brazier
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Sarah Hirini (c)
Stacey Fluhler
Jazmin Hotham
Shiray Kaka
Tyla Nathan-Wong
Risaleaana Pouri-Lane
Alena Saili
Niall Williams
Tenika Willison
Portia Woodman
Travelling reserves: Terina Te Tamaki and Mahina Paul
Non-travelling reserves: Shakira Baker, Ruby Tui, Manaia Nuku, Tysha Ikenasio
New Zealand Men's Sevens team
Leroy Carter
Che Clark
Dylan Collier (vc)
Scott Curry
Sam Dickson ©
Moses Leo
Ngarohi McGarvey-Black
Sione Molia
Tone Ng Shiu
Akuila Rokolisoa
Caleb Tangitau
Regan Ware
Joe Webber (vc)
Travelling reserves: Amanaki Nicole, Roderick Solo
Non-travelling reserves: Brady Rush, Kurt Baker, Trael Joass, Tim Mikkelson
