Afrika back in Blitzbokke for Las Vegas 7s and Vancouver 7s

World 7s series leaders South Africa has been boosted by the return of playmaker Cecil Afrika for the Las Vegas 7s and Vancouver 7s.

Afrika who missed out on the last leg of the series due to injury will be joined by Stephan Dippenaar in the team as they replace Super Rugby bound Seabelo Senatla and Kwagga Smith.

Coach Neil Powell says they knew they would have to play without Senatla and Smith, and that time is now.

Afrika has scored over 1000 points in the series and Dippenaar has been part of the team previously.

Meanwhile, Fiji will take on Japan at 12.09pm next Saturday, we will take on Scotland at 3.08pm next Saturday while Fiji plays its final pool match against Australia at 9.50am next Sunday.

The Medal quarterfinals start at 4.16pm next Sunday, the semis will be held at 9.44am Monday while the final will kick off at 1pm Monday.