Manawatu's Scott Curry has been ruled out of the New Zealand sevens team for this month's World Cup in Russia after fracturing a bone in his right hand during training yesterday.
He has been replaced by Pita Ahki (North Harbour), a member of the Blues' wider training group who made his debut for the national sevens side in the Glasgow tournament this year.
Ahki was also a member of New Zealand under-20s last year.
DJ Forbes has also been confirmed as captain after passing fitness trials.
The team flies to Moscow tomorrow night for the tournament which begins on June 28.
