The boat will have its first competitive outing in August at a preliminary regatta in Barcelona.
Zawada was expected to miss the rest of the season because of a thigh injury he suffered in February.
Merry scored 128 goals in her 284 international caps.
The Penrith Panthers enforcer will be released early to return across the Tasman.
We're into the homestretch now...
All NZ team line-ups for week nine of the southern hemisphere competition.
Roving reporter William Waiirua has a secret weapon in her quest to shave off time.
The front-rower will effectively replace Addin Fonua-Blake, when he departs for the Dragons.
The Northern Irishman has been one of the most vocal critics of the breakaway tour.
Two of NZ sport's biggest names are headed to the Japanese League One club.
The deal has created a new record for Women's A-League transfer fees.
The in-form dummy half seems a logical selection for new coach Michael Maguire.
"Can we find a win, are we tough enough... and are we a true squad?"
The powerful lock/loose forward has had to step away from rugby to concentrate on his health issues.
The Sydney Roosters centre was a Golden Boot winner for New Zealand in 2022.
The Auckland side battled back from 16-0 down and eight points behind with two minutes left.
The Iowa University guard set a US college scoring record for men or women.
"Sometimes, for young players, the personal things are ahead of the team."
The Barrett brothers lived in Ireland for 15 months, while dad Kevin played professionally there.
The winning result comes just three months out from the Paris games.
