Brady Rush will follow in the footsteps of his famous father Eric after being named as part of the All Blacks Sevens' squad as they return to the World Series in Singapore next weekend.
Rush, 22, is one of six players in line for their All Blacks Sevens debut, with New Zealand returning to the World Sevens Series for the first time in over two years.
While he has been in and around the New Zealand set-up in preparation for last year's Tokyo Olympics, Singapore will give him the opportunity to wear the silver fern in competition.
But even boasting experience among the All Blacks Sevens' environment, the news has still been welcomed by Rush before a possible debut.
"I was full of emotions at the time," Rush says. "I think it's a dream come true.
"It's been a long time coming, but I can finally say I'll be able to put [the jersey] on soon. I'm pretty grateful."
The move will see Rush emulate his famous father, who won Commonwealth Games gold medals for New Zealand at Kuala Lumpur in 1998, and again at Manchester in 2002.
And as all parents would be, Rush Sr was thrilled at the news of his son's ascension to the travelling squad.
"I called them up, and they were quite happy. Mum and dad were pretty stoked. It was a pretty good feeling to be able to tell them I'd be travelling to Singapore and Vancouver."
Leroy Carter, Moses Leo, Caleb Tangitau and Kitona Vai are the four other uncapped players in the squad.
Sam Dickson will captain the side, with regular skipper Scott Curry unavailable while playing in Japan, and Tim Mikkelson missing due to injury.
All Blacks Sevens: Sam Dickson (c), Leroy Carter, Dylan Collier, Trael Joass, Andrew Knewstubb, Moses Leo, Tone Ng Shiu, Akuila Rokolisoa, Brady Rush, Caleb Tangitau, Kitiona Vai, Regan Ware, Joe Webber.
