The Springbok Sevens have recharged their batteries following their impressive success at the Cape Town Sevens and a well‑deserved break over the festive season.
South Africa Rugby will announce the 12‑man team for the Wellington and Sydney 7's this Thursday.
Werner Kok is a long term injury casualty and has undergone knee surgery, while Cecil Afrika is nursing a persistent hamstring niggle.
Although Branco du (Pria) Preez has recovered from his shoulder rehabilitation, he was laid low with a virus infection.
Coach, Neil Powell is confident that his charges are now fully energised again after a well‑deserved break and ready for the Australasian leg of the World Series.
The Springbok Sevens who are second on the HSBC World 7's series standings have a tough pool draw for Wellington, where they will face hosts, New Zealand, Scotland and Russia.
Meanwhile, the Vodafone Fiji 7's team is pooled with Japan, Argentina and Wales.
The Wellington 7s will be held next Saturday and Sunday.
Source: sarugby.co
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