Blitzboks turn to young Blood as Davids misses out
The Blitzboks squad to play in the France Sevens this weekend had a late change when Selvyn Davids was declared medically unfit to travel, with Dalvon Blood named as his replacement.
The Blitzboks squad to play in the France Sevens this weekend had a late change when Selvyn Davids was declared medically unfit to travel, with Dalvon Blood named as his replacement.
The Blitzboks beat Spain 33-12 in their opening match of the Seville Sevens tournament on Saturday.
The Blitzboks scored a try after the full-time hooter to claim a thrilling victory over Argentina in the Malaga Sevens cup final on Sunday.
Selvyn Davids fought off the attention of four defenders trying to hold him up in the build-up to JC Pretorius’ try in the Blitzboks’ win over Japan on Friday.
Three Blitzboks and four Argentinians have been included in World Rugby’s seven-man Dream Team for the Dubai Sevens.
Despite the early cancellation of the 2019-20 Sevens Series, Angelo and Selvyn Davids shone for the Blitzboks in the six completed tournaments.
Selvyn Davids has been a consistent performer for an inconsistent Blitzboks team this season, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.