Blitzboks name experienced squad for la sevens
The Blitzboks, South Africa's national sevens rugby team, have named an experienced squad for the upcoming LA Sevens tournament, which takes place from February 27-28, 2021. The squad includes several players who have represented the team at the highest level, including:
- Philip Snyman (captain) - 64 caps, 240 points
- Sako Makata - 34 caps, 120 points
- Angelo Davids - 24 caps, 60 points
- Selvyn Davids - 24 caps, 120 points
- Zain Davids - 22 caps, 40 points
- Kurt-Lee Arendse - 20 caps, 60 points
- Impi Visser - 18 caps, 40 points
- JC Pretorius - 16 caps, 20 points
- Mfundo Ndhlovu - 14 caps, 20 points
- Dewald Human - 12 caps, 20 points
- Ryan Oosthuizen - 10 caps, 10 points
- Muller du Plessis - 8 caps, 10 points
The squad is a mix of experienced players and younger talent, with a good balance of speed, power, and skill. The team will be looking to build on their recent performances, including a bronze medal at the Sydney Sevens and a quarterfinal finish at the Dubai Sevens.
The LA Sevens tournament will be the fourth leg of the 2020-21 World Rugby Sevens Series, and the Blitzboks will be looking to make a strong impression on the West Coast of the United States.