Six months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games was the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification spots on the HSBC SVNS log.
The Springbok Sevens finished the HSBC SVNS Madrid in sixth position after they beat Australia in their first game on Sunday.
For Siviwe Soyizwapi and Dylan Sage, a return to the HSBC SVNS circuit is almost like a new beginning and they are embracing the challenge with a broad smile on their faces.
Long-standing Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is available for selection for the first time in the current HSBC SVNS season.
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is determined to put personal pride aside when he runs out for the Blitzboks in Toulouse this coming weekend.
Springbok Sevens skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend.