Rob Rush, the second son of legendary New Zealand sevens player Eric Rush, has joined the All Blacks Sevens squad in Cape Town. This move comes after the team’s recent setback, where they suffered a 14-0 defeat to Argentina in the bronze medal playoff at Dubai 7s, resulting in the loss of senior players Joe Webber and Andrew Knewstubb.
In a reshuffle of the team, Rob Rush has stepped in to replace Webber, while Fletcher Carpenter takes Knewstubb’s place. Fans in New Zealand are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness Rob compete alongside his brother Brady during the tournament.
The All Blacks Sevens are set to kick off their campaign against the USA Sevens at 11:54 PM tomorrow, followed by a match against France Sevens at 3:35 AM on Sunday morning.
This development not only adds a personal and exciting storyline to the tournament but also highlights the emerging talent within New Zealand’s rugby community. The matchups ahead promise to be thrilling, with the Rush brothers potentially making a significant impact together on the field. Fans have a lot to look forward to as the All Blacks Sevens aim to bounce back stronger in Cape Town.
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