Florence — Blitzbok flyer Seabelo Senatla has praised his teammates after being named World Sevens Player of the Year on Sunday‚ but the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) are upset that he won the award. "I’m chuffed to have been honoured because it’s a wonderful accolade and something I don’t take lightly‚" Senatla said. "But in the same breath, it’s not purely on me. I have to give credit to my teammates because I believe the hard work is done way before I get the ball. "I have the easy job of just dotting the ball down. So, credit to them and to the management for allowing me to do what I do. "I’d also like to thank all my family‚ friends and coaches for backing me even when times weren’t going well." World Sevens Series winners and Olympic gold medallists Fiji‚ though‚ are unhappy that they were snubbed at the awards. Fiji’s Osea Kolinisau lost out to Senatla for the World Sevens Player of the Year award, while the FRU is upset over several other categories as well. "The impact Kolinisau h...
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