Speedster Mfundo Ndlovu is set to return to the Blitzbok squad for the Cape Town 7s as the South African team aims to secure a gold medal on home soil. Ndlovu, a two-time HSBC SVNS Series and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, makes his comeback after the recent losses of teammates Ryan Oosthuizen and Christie Grobbelaar at the Dubai 7s.
Additionally, Zander Reynders is also making a return to the team with the potential for his debut this weekend.
South Africa’s journey in the tournament will kick off with a match against Ireland on Saturday at 9:44 PM, followed by a challenging encounter against the reigning Cape Town 7s champions, Argentina, scheduled for 4:41 AM on Sunday.
The return of experienced players like Ndlovu and the potential debut of Reynders bring renewed hope and strength to the team, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament in front of passionate home fans.