The New Zealand men's sevens have also lost Joe Webber from a shoulder injury.
Unfortunately Webber joined Sonny Bill Williams in the injury list for Gordon Tietjen's side.
New Zealand recovered from this morning's shock defeat to Japan by winning their second pool game against Kenya.
Following the 14‑12 loss in the opening pool game, New Zealand cruised to their first ever win at the Olympics with a convincing 28‑5 victory over Kenya.
They now sit behind Great Britain in pool B after they denied Japan a second shock win, edging the Brave Blossoms 21‑19.
A win by five points over Great Britain in tomorrow's final pool game should be enough for New Zealand to top the group.
The top two teams in each group progress along with the two best third placed teams.
Source: NZherald
