All Blacks Sevens Head Coach Tomasi Cama will step down following the conclusion of the 2025/26 World Series SVNS campaign. A legendary figure in the sport, Cama has served as a player and coach for over two decades, leaving behind a legacy that includes 150 international sevens tournaments and multiple world titles.
Why is Tomasi Cama leaving the All Blacks Sevens?
After serving as head coach since 2023, Cama believes the timing is right to hand over the reins. According to Cama, he reached this decision after reflecting on his long-standing tenure, which began as a player in 2005. He expressed that while the “black jersey will forever be in my heart,” he is ready to pursue new challenges.
Tomasi Cama retired as the All Blacks Sevens’ all-time leading scorer in 2015, amassing 2,020 points during his playing career.
What is Cama’s legacy in international rugby?
Cama’s influence spans 18 years as a player and coach. As a player, he secured a Gold Medal at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, earned the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year award in 2012, and won the 2013 Sevens Rugby World Cup. As a coach, he contributed to two World Sevens Series titles (2019-20 and 2022-23), a 2018 Commonwealth Games Gold medal, and a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
How has the team performed under his leadership?
The 2025/26 HSBC World SVNS Series season has been defined by resilience. Despite an “injury-disrupted” campaign, the squad secured a victory at the season-opening Dubai tournament. High Performance Sevens lead Hannah Porter noted that Cama has “written himself into the history books” and successfully developed emerging talent, including the 2026 Men’s SVNS Rookie of the Year, Kele Lasaqa.
Comparison: Coaching Transitions
Cama’s departure follows the 2023 transition from Clark Laidlaw, who left to coach the Hurricanes. While Laidlaw’s departure prompted a need for continuity, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is now preparing for a broader structural assessment. NZR expects to confirm the new coaching and management group in July.
Follow the official All Blacks website for real-time updates on the upcoming coaching staff announcement in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who will replace Tomasi Cama? New Zealand Rugby has not yet named a successor; an announcement regarding the coaching structure is expected in July.
- How long was Cama involved with the team? Cama has been part of the All Blacks Sevens program for 18 years as a player and coach, debuting as a playmaker in 2005.
- What was Cama’s final milestone? He marked his 150th international sevens tournament as a player or coach at a tournament in Bordeaux, France.
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