4 Mar 2017

All Blacks Sevens start strong in Vegas

5:37 pm on 4 March 2017

New Zealand have won their first two pool games at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas, beating Kenya and Russia.

The New Zealand sevens captain DJ Forbes in action in Glasgow.

The New Zealand sevens captain DJ Forbes in action in Glasgow. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Following their 24-7 win over Kenya in their opening match, the All Blacks Sevens defeated Russia 19-5.

New Zealand's next pool game is against Argentina on Sunday at 11.35am.

DJ Forbes is captaining the side after regular captain Scott Curry was ruled out of the tournament with a mild concussion.