Blitzboks coach Neil Powell’s message to a squad split evenly between the "second stringers" from Hong Kong and the "first team" who did duty at the Commonwealth Games is to "play as a team". Powell’s decision to pick two separate squads for Hong Kong and the Gold Coast delivered mixed results. It has left SA in a small crisis of confidence as they prepare for the Singapore leg of the World Sevens Series at the weekend. The callow group did admirably in Hong Kong‚ ending third and maintaining SA’s lead at the top of the World Series standings. The experienced group of seasoned campaigners failed to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games. This weekend six players from each group form the Blitzboks squad for the eighth round of the 10-leg series. "We have one group of guys who are very keen to maintain their form from Hong Kong and show they deserve a permanent spot in the team‚ and another group itching to redeem themselves after the disappointment of Australia‚" Powell said. "It is g...
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