Du Plessis reaping rewards of sevens focus
Blitzboks wing Muller du Plessis says he is happy that he made the decision to commit to sevens full time for the next two years. DYLAN JACK reports.
Blitzboks wing Muller du Plessis says he is happy that he made the decision to commit to sevens full time for the next two years. DYLAN JACK reports.
The Blitzboks booked a Cup quarter-final berth after beating Argentina 17-5 and thrashing England 38-0 to finish top of Pool A on day one of the Vancouver Sevens.
The Blitzboks beat Canada 33-5 and played to a 19-19 draw with Ireland in their last two pool matches to advance to the Cup quarter-finals at the Los Angeles Sevens.
SA Rugby magazine caught up with the Blitzboks’ Neil Powell, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Muller du Plessis to chat about the recently concluded Sevens Series.
Blitzboks youngster Muller du Plessis says he cannot wait to get back on to the field in the final two tournaments of the Sevens Series in London and Paris.
JC Pretorius and Muller du Plessis have been included in the Blitzboks squad for the two final tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Muller du Plessis says he wants to contribute to a reversal in the Blitzboks’ fortunes at this weekend’s Vancouver Sevens.
Muller du Plessis’ childhood training programme, developed by his father, gave him a crucial head start in rugby, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Blitzboks Muller du Plessis and Justin Geduld are in a race against time to be fit for the Hamilton Sevens.
Blitzboks speedster Muller du Plessis says the team will benefit from having a combination of youth and experience during the next World Rugby Sevens Series. DYLAN JACK reports.