New Zealand 7s coach Gordon Tietjens has been assigned to work on the fitness levels of All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu and wing Sitiveni Sivivatu.

The session was organised by the All Blacks coaches and trainer after watching the pair struggle through a grueling Tietjens hit out in Wellington last week.

Both players’ Super Rugby seasons were interrupted for long periods by injury and yesterday they joined Waikato centre Richard Kahui for another lung testing two hour session.

All Blacks is preparing for next Friday test against the Flying Fijians.


Story by: Dhanjay Deo