Neil Powell stresses the importance of rotating players during Olympic year

Springboks 7s coach, Neil Powell says the rotation of players was always on the cards.

Powell says no player was going to play in all 10 tournaments and then the Olympics adding that it was just too much rugby.

Powell says they have prepared well and the ‘new’ players, such as Stedman Gans, Cecil Afrika, Branco du Preez, Muller du Plessis and Werner Kok are raring to go.

“Blitzboks on track” @Neil5Powell after the team had it’s first training in Hamilton on Monday ahead of @NZ_Sevens this weekend. @CastleFreeSA @FNBSA @ASICS_ZA pic.twitter.com/mm9NP9RBCI

— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) January 20, 2020

He says they have solid experience as well and that will benefit the squad on this trip.

Players like Dylan Sage, Rosko Specman, Ruhan Nel and Seabelo Senatla have returned to their Super Rugby teams.

The Springboks 7s are pooled with Japan, England and Kenya in Hamilton.

The Hamilton 7s will be held this Saturday and Sunday.

Inspired by @BafanaBafana and @Banyana_Banyana the Blitzboks have introduced a new warm up routine. It is a work in progress but we are getting there! #Bestofus @CastleFreeSA @FNBSA @ASICS_ZA pic.twitter.com/Lm857bNZNZ

— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) January 20, 2020