Sevens record breaker Forbes aims to set standards

Kenya's Andrew Amonde (L) is tackled by New Zealand's D J Forbes during their semi final International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series rugby union match in Dubai on December 01, 2012. New Zealand won 27-7 to meet Samoa in the final. AFP PHOTO/

Former New Zealand captain DJ Forbes is hoping some of the winning culture he helped establish will be transferred to a new generation as he prepares to break the Sevens World Series appearances record in Dubai this week.

The 33-year-old Forbes will make his 80th appearance at a world series tournament today when the All Blacks Sevens side play Russia in their opening pool match.