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Du Plessis ruled out of second Dubai event

Muller du Plessis Muller du Plessis of South Africa looks for support during the match between Kenya and South Africa on day 2 of the HBC Canada Sevens Edmonton held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 26th September 2021.
Standard published on November 29, 2021

Springbok Sevens stalwart Muller du Plessis has been ruled out with a leg injury for this coming weekend’s second World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Dubai.

The Blitzboks won a third straight tournament when they dazzled their way to a thrilling 42-7 win over the USA in an exhilarating Dubai Sevens Cup final this past Saturday afternoon.

In doing so, Neil Powell’s team won their 18th consecutive World Series match, which improved their previous best run of the 2008-09 season by two wins. As a result of their splendid win, they also top the early season standings.

According to Powell, the injured Du Plessis will return to South Africa for further examinations as soon as the necessary travel arrangements can be made.

Forward Ryan Oosthuizen, who picked up an ankle niggle – which also ruled him out for most of the weekend’s action – will be treated and assessed throughout the week and the team will give him as much time as possible to recover before a call is made on his inclusion in the squad.

“If Ryan does not recover in time then we will be forced to play this weekend with 11 players,” Powell confirmed on Monday, as there are current restrictions on international flights from South Africa to Dubai.

“Unfortunately, that is not in our control and we have to adapt and make plans accordingly,” added Powell, who explained that management of the players’ workloads will be a huge focus for the Blitzboks this week.

“We have to spread the load equally amongst the guys, in training and while playing, so we can keep them as fresh as possible. With potentially only 11 available, it will however be an interesting challenge.

“So, this scenario is something we as a coaching staff will look at closely so we can make our plans accordingly,” said Powell.

Meanwhile, the squad resumed training in Dubai on Monday after they enjoyed a well-deserved break on Sunday following the past weekend’s gruelling but successful event.

Following the opening tournament, the Blitzboks have been drawn against the same pool opponents they faced last Friday – Japan, Ireland and Great Britain.

The Blitzboks’ Pool A matches on Friday in Dubai (SA times):

9:12am: Blitzboks vs Japan

1:04pm: Blitzboks vs Ireland

6:33pm: Blitzboks vs Great Britain

 

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