The Blitzboks only need to qualify for the quarter-finals of the last two legs on the HSBC World Sevens Series to win the overall title for the first time since 2009. After a disappointing sixth-place finish in Singapore two weeks ago — the only time they have failed to make the final this season — the Blitzboks need to refocus in the final two legs in Paris and London in May.They hold a 25-point lead over Fiji at the top of the standings‚ which means the overall title is theirs to lose.After a spate of injuries there was some good news: play-maker Roscko Speckman will return after missing Hong Kong and Singapore.Coach Neil Powell said the team just has to retain focus to maintain its assault on the title. "When climbing a mountain‚ if you’re focused on the summit, you’re more than likely going to trip over your next step‚ which is ultimately the most important step you’re taking‚" Powell said on the CONQA group website."We can’t focus on the end-goal‚ we can’t allow ourselves to cr...
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