McAlister is a new convert to sevens despite family 's rugby heritage . She first showed sporting prowess in netball but quit to target the year the 2016 Olympics . She was crowned the year world player of 2016 , marking a meteoric rise . The 25-year-old has quit her day job to focus on mastering the game .
Kayla McAlister is a new convert to sevens despite family 's rugby heritage . She first showed sporting prowess in netball but quit to target 2016 Olympics . She was crowned 2013 world player of the year , marking a meteoric rise . The 25-year-old has quit her day job to focus on mastering the game .