Stalwart to take BlitzBoks to next level?
SPOTLIGHT: BlitzBok star Selvyn Davids opened up on his frustration at missing his team’s success in Australia.
The 31-year-old missed out on the last two tournaments in Singapore and Perth, but he has recovered from an injury sustained in Cape Town.
He is now back to help push the Springbok Sevens towards the series title, starting with this weekend’s event in Vancouver.
After watching from afar as the BlitzBoks first struggled in Singapore and then turned up in style in Perth, winning the tournament, Davids said: “That was very frustrating, I am not going to lie.
“To not be with the guys is not a great feeling, as there is nothing you can do sitting at home, stressing about something you have no control over.
“You want to be part of the team all the time, and when you are not there to help, it is not the greatest feeling on earth.”
Despite spiking stress levels, Davids said the break was good for his body: “My legs are getting old now,” he joked, “so any rest is good for them. On a serious note, I do feel refreshed and ready to go.”
Despite being one of the world’s leading Sevens players and named in numerous post-season Dream Teams, Davids admits that the BlitzBoks training sessions are as demanding as a match on tour.
“The guys really make sure you are at your best,” he said.
“There are good competition and depth amongst the group, and that pushes everyone to become better.
“Being in the squad to travel is also no guarantee that you will stay there, so all of us will be ready to deliver on the weekend.
“Consistency was one area of improvement we worked on, and that will be a clear focus for us this weekend. We need to start well and keep that standard.”
The BlitzBoks are currently second on the log with two tournaments to play in the normal series.
Standings:
1 Fiji – 70 pts
2 South Africa – 66
3 New Zealand – 62
4 France – 54
5 Australia – 54
