Rugby: All Blacks Sevens coach Tomasi Cama quits

The All Blacks Sevens are on the lookout for a new head coach, with Tomasi Cama stepping away after the end of the current World Series Sevens campaign.

Cama, part of the coaching group for the last six years after enjoying a 10-year playing career with the team between 2005 and 2015, believes the timing is right to move on.

"I've had some incredible opportunities through Sevens and feel privileged to have represented the black jersey both as a player and a coach for more than 20 years.

"I want to acknowledge everyone who has supported me over the years including coaches like Dave Rennie, Gordon Tietjens, and Clark Laidlaw, who gave me so much of their time and knowledge."

Cama's decision coincides with the team being beaten 14-5 by France in Monday morning's final of the championship season-ending tournament in Bordeaux, France, which doubled as Cama's 150th international sevens tournament as a player or coach.

The runner-up finish ended up being one of the better performances in what's been a difficult year for the All Black Sevens.

While they won in Dubai, they finished outside of the top three in six of the nine tournaments they played in.

Cama didn't travel to Vancouver and New York in March due to visa issues, which forced Willie Rickards to assume head coaching duties for the two tournaments.

In a statement, New Zealand Rugby said it will be confirming a new All Blacks Sevens coaching in July.

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