Blitzboks to set pace in Vegas
Afrika and Kok return from injuries as sevens team targets fourth win
The last time a side won four of the first five tournaments in a World Sevens Series season was a decade ago, when New Zealand were at their zenith and on their way to the eighth of their 12 overall titles. The Blitzboks have a chance to capture their fourth win of the campaign in Las Vegas this weekend during the fifth round of the 2016-17 season, which also marks the halfway point in the competition. Seldom has the series seen such dominance by one team, but SA have collected 85 out of a possible 88 log points so far and are 17 points clear of second-placed England. The margins in sevens are slim though and one missed tackle or dropped pass, usually has dire consequences. The Blitzboks are also now the team to beat and each side sees them as the main hurdle to their ambitions, so there is added pressure Key to the Blitzboks’ success has been their superior fitness, which is a vital component of their dominant defence. The ability to get back on their feet and align for the next ph...
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