The South African Blitzboks are heading to the Perth Sevens with a focus on making the tournament special for Zain Davids, who will be playing in his 50th World Series event. The team also welcomes back key players Ryan Oosthuizen, Ronald Brown, and Selvyn Davids, while saying goodbye to Mfundo Ndhlovu, Shaun Williams, and Tristan Leyds. Coach Philip Snyman emphasizes the importance of squad depth and player rotation, looking towards the 2028 Olympics.
Coach Philip Snyman said the Blitzboks hope to make the Perth Sevens a ‘special one’ for Zain Davids, who will play in his 50th World Series event. Photo: AYANDA NDAMANE Independent MediaZain Davids will reach his 50th HSBC SVNS tournament cap for the Blitzboks at next weekend’s Perth Sevens as the Cape Town champions also welcome the return of a key trio for the trip Down Under.
Snyman said Ndhlovu and Leyds were ruled out of the third leg of the series due to hand injuries, while the return to fitness of Selvyn Davids and Brown sees Williams missing out. “But one must also understand where we’re working towards something bigger, and that’s to build depth in our squad and working towards 2028 and give players opportunity.
Nevertheless, the Blitzbok coach is happy to have the starting team from Cape Town travelling, feeling that “that core should provide some momentum”. Zain Davids, who co-captained the team with Impi Visser at Cape Town Stadium, will share the same duties with his fellow prop again.
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