Future internationals showed their stuff at the NAI 7s, and here are seven players from the girls brackets who made a distinct impression.

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Kiara Peary - Barbarians U16

The Barbarians are the 2018 NAI 7s Girls U16 champs, and give credit to their MVP Kiara Peary. Peary wore No. 9 but mostly played in the flyhalf position. She probably got tackled less than anyone in the tournament. 

Her passing ability with both hands was the best in the tournament. She could spot openings out wide and throw skip passes that put her wings away. 

Peary isn't big, but she had the best hands of any player in this tournament. Don’t be surprised if she is wearing a maple leaf on her jersey in the next six to 10 years. 

Brooklyn Vaifanua - South Bay U18 Elite

South Bay's combination of power and pace took the Spartans to third in the Elite competition, and Vaifanua exemplified that with her hard running and ability to out-race or out-move opponents. Because she is so strong she can stay on her feet and make the offload while other players would simply be flung to the ground.

Susan Adegoke - Atlantis U18 Elite

If you are a college recruiter and are reading this, you need to put this name in your search bar. Adegoke has lightning speed and can cut off both feet without losing any speed. She’ll be running down the sideline at top speed and even the best defensive player would get turned around when she begins to serpentine. 

Adegoke can also bring in the ball at full speed, a trait scouts often think is inherent.

Taylor Morasco - Kahuku U18 Open

The hardest girl to tackle in the tournament. Atlantis had the best defensive pattern, but when Morasco got the ball on the wing Atlantis stood no chance. 

On back-to-back possessions, Morasco got the ball on the right wing and both times made Atlantis look silly. On her first attempt she stiff-armed a defender to the ground and on the second attempt she made two sidesteps to score the try.

Morasco's stiff arm was devastating and she knew exactly how to deploy it. If she was tangled up with a defender she could shotgun fend and boost away. If the opposition over pursued she could simply give them the olé.

Addie Horsley - United U18 Open

Horsley plays strong defense and is a clutch player. Her interception try against Kahuku in the U18 final was just another example of her vision and determination. 

Rubina “Bana” Anej - Land Park U16s

Look up the word "scrappy" and you might see a picture of this scrumhalf for the Land Park Harlequins. Usually the smallest player on the field by some margin, Anej is aggressive, tenacious, and very smart. She helped set up her teammates for multiple tries, and was a terror when chopping down tall trees by the ankles.