Dubai Dream Team loaded with Blitzboks
Four South Africans and a Kenya have been included in World Rugby’s seven-man Dream Team for the second Dubai Sevens tournament of the season.
Four South Africans and a Kenya have been included in World Rugby’s seven-man Dream Team for the second Dubai Sevens tournament of the season.
Look back at the highlights from the Springbok Sevens side’s journey to claiming back-to-back Dubai tournament victories despite playing with a reduced squad.
After scoring the match-winning try in the Dubai Sevens semi-final, Springbok Sevens star JC Pretorius dotted down again for the decisive score in the final to secure back-to-back titles for the Blitzboks.
The Blitzboks claimed a hard-fought 10-7 win over Australia in the final to successfully defend their title at the second Dubai Sevens tournament.
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 31-19 on Saturday to set up a meeting with France in the Cup semi-finals of the second Dubai Sevens tournament.
Coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks have yet to get into their full stride despite their unbeaten run on day one of the second Sevens Series tournament in Dubai.
Three Blitzboks and four Argentinians have been included in World Rugby’s seven-man Dream Team for the Dubai Sevens.
Springbok Sevens stalwart Muller du Plessis has been ruled out with a leg injury for this coming weekend’s second World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Dubai.
The Blitzboks were crowned Dubai Sevens champions after beating the USA 42-7 in the Cup final on Saturday.
Look back at some of the best tries scored by the Springbok Sevens side en route to qualifying for Saturday’s Dubai Sevens Cup final against the USA.