New Zealand 7s coach Gordon Tietjens has again named outstanding loose forward DJ Forbes to captain his side in the final two tournaments of the IRB World 7s Series in London and Edinburgh.

Tietjens has also named two uncapped players, Ben Nowell from Canterbury and Kendrick Lynn from Southland in his final 12-man squad.

Nowell replaces Steven Yates who has taken up a contract in Japan while Lynn, replaces Victor Vito who is now concentrating on the 15's game.

The New Zealand 7s team named is Tomasi Cama, Edwin Cocker, Israel Dagg, DJ Forbes, Nigel Hunt, Tafai Ioasa, Solomon King, Zar Lawrence, Kendrick Lynn, Ben Nowell, Lote Raikabula and Nafi Tuitavake.

They will leave for the London on Sunday with the tournament starting next Saturday.