The New Zealand sevens rugby team has been drawn with Wales, Namibia and Kenya in opening pool play for next year's Commonwealth Games tournament in Melbourne.
There are no serious threats there, and the kiwis should advance comfortably to the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, Australian coach Glen Ella is demanding he has several Super 14 players available for the sevens tournament.
On Ella's list are Chris Latham, Matt Giteau and Lote Tuquiri.
New Zealand is also releasing a few Super 14 players.
Australia is grouped with England, Sri Lanka, and the Cooks Islands.
Fiji is with Scotland, Canada and Zambia.
- NEWSTALK ZB
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