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    Tight-knit Blitzboks in a ‘good space’

    Prudence MakogeBy Prudence MakogeMarch 25, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Veteran forwards Ryan Oosthuizen and Zain Davids said there is a real belief in the Blitzboks squad heading into the fifth leg of the World Rugby Sevens series this week.

    According to Oosthuizen, who arrived in Hong Kong for a seventh time as a Blitzbok, says the South Africans are improving as a team and doing the right things well under head coach Philip Snyman.

    “We are really in a good space,” he said. “There is a genuine bond among the guys, who enjoy each other’s company off the field too and that makes for a happy squad who are prepared to work for each other on the field.

    “That bodes well for this weekend, where we will face three tough pool opponents in Uruguay, Australia and New Zealand.

    “It was almost unreal to think back to 2017 when I came here as a young kid making my debut and now, all these years on, I am almost 30 and about to become a dad. What a journey it has been for me. A wonderful journey, I might add.”

    Oosthuizen, who will be playing in his 54th sevens tournament, said the improvements are real: “We can see the results of the hard work and although we have only reaped some rewards, we are really buying into the coaching philosophy and structure.

    ALSO: Seasoned Shakes aims to go long in Hong Kong

    “Adding to that, our management team are also doing great things. Our strength and conditioning coach, Ghafoer Luckan, keeps us fit, but also fresh for each challenge. That is probably why I am still going, thanks to our medical staff.”

    For Davids, who made his debut with Oosthuizen in 2017, this week’s return to Hong Kong will be memorable as well, as he had to overcome a knee injury in Perth and won the race to be fit for the trip to Asia.

    “I agree with Ryan, our medical team did wonders and still do,” said Davids.

    “I had to push hard to get back to a level where I could put myself back into the selection fray and thanks to the medical team’s interventions and support I did so. I am really looking forward to this tournament.”

    After 50 World Series tournaments, Davids’ assessment of his team seems valid: “Our defence is good and we have players with some amazing flair on attack. Add to that the fact that we do play for each other has a positive outcome for all of us.”

    Blitzboks’ Hong Kong Sevens Pool B fixtures

    Friday
    vs Uruguay, 11.56am
    vs Australia, 2.39pm
    Saturday
    vs New Zealand, 7.43am

    Photo: Hannah Peters/Getty Images



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