The New Zealand rowing squad has been announced for the first stage of the coming season. The 39-strong, 10-crew team will contest World Cups in Poland and Switzerland as well as the Henley royal regatta. Five of the men's eight and four of the women's eight return from the Rio crews. A final trial will take place in August to select crews to contest September's world championships in the United States. Rowing New Zealand team 2017To contest World Rowing Cup II, World Rowing Cup III and Henley royal regattaMen's single scullRobbie Manson (Central RPC, Wairau RC)Noel Donaldson (coach)Men's lightweight single scullMatthew Dunham (Waikato RPC, Cambridge RC)Calvin Ferguson (coach)Continued below.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2017 00:18 UTC