New Zealand Warriors recruit Tysha Ikenasio has penned a couple of heartfelt messages of thanks on social media, with the HSBC SVNS Series star describing the chance to play for the Black Ferns Sevens as âa dream come trueâ before embarking on a new journey.
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Michaela Blyde was announced as a marquee recruit for the âWahsâ last week, and another teammate from New Zealandâs sevens side followed soon after as Ikenasio was unveiled as one of four new signings on Thursday.
Ikenasio brings versatility to the Warriors as a world-class athlete who can play both fullback and centre in rugby league. At just 27 years of age, Ikenasio has already represented New Zealand at the 2015 Tag World Cup, in touch rugby, and of course rugby sevens.
In rugby union, the New Zealander spent five years playing sevens in Japan with Tokyo Phoenix and Nagato Blue Angels before returning home where she…
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