It took them just over 30 hours to get from Cape Town to Vancouver, but for the Springbok Sevens it is all part of the job and will not deter their winning ambitions in Canada this weekend.
Two uncapped players and three returnees to the Springboks Sevens squad will bring the energy needed to bounce back from a disappointing outing in Cape Town last month.
The Argentina men and the Australia Women walked away with the spoils following an epic weekend of HSBC Sevens action in Cape Town.
Springbok Women coach Louis Koen announced four changes to the starting team to face Italy in the second round of WXV 2 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday.
Stormers scrumhalf Paul de Wet is looking to embrace the change in weather as the Cape Town men venture north for United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup clashes.
Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo has included Darren Adonis in the Blitzboks’ playmaking role for this weekend’s HSBC Cape Town Sevens at DHL Stadium.