Tauranga's dynamic coaching due of Sir Gordon Tietjens and Sean Horan are riding high on top of the sevens world.
The All Blacks Sevens under Tietjens are two points clear of second-placed South Africa with four rounds to go in the HSBC Sevens World Series, while Horan's New Zealand Women's team is two points clear of Australia after two of the five legs played in the IRB Women's Sevens World Series.
Horan, who previously had a successful reign as coach of the Bay of Plenty Steamers, was extremely proud of his team after last weekend's 36-0 victory over Canada in the final at Atlanta.
"It was a performance that we'll remember for a long, long time," he said. "They trust our systems and understand that day two is the most important day. I think mentally they really stepped up. Their preparation before the games looking after their bodies, doing the little things and the real important things, was outstanding."
Horan has a group of mostly young, inexperienced players, which is a good sign for future success with the Rio Olympics looming ahead.
