The most notable announced addition was the debut of 2015 Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams for New Zealand.

CupThe Cup final of the 2016 Wellington Sevens was contested by New Zealand and South Africa, after they won their semi-final matches against England and Fiji respectively.

[3] New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams dropped the ball from the kick-off, immediately giving possession straight back to South Africa.

Akira Ioane scored a try for New Zealand 30 seconds before half-time, which Kurt Baker converted, making the scoreline 14-7 at the break.

[10] Despite the loss, South Africa moved to the top of the 2015–16 World Rugby Sevens Series log, two points ahead of second-placed Fiji.