Gordon Tietjens, CNZM (born 9 December 1955) is the current coach of the New Zealand Sevens team.[1] He is regarded as one of the most successful sevens coaches in the world.
Tietjens has helped to groom many young players who have gone on to become All Blacks for the 15-a-side version of rugby union. Rugby talents to have played in Sevens teams coached by Tietjens include Christian Cullen, Jonah Lomu, Joe Rokocoko, Mils Muliaina and Rico Gear.[2] As of June 2010 Tietjens has coached 36 players who have gone on to become All Blacks.
Tietjens is currently assisted by Eric Rush, a former long-serving captain of the New Zealand Sevens team and a Sevens ex-player himself.