The Blitzboks blew hot and cold on the opening day of the Hong Kong Sevens, with a 40-7 win over Uruguay followed by a disappointing 26-7 defeat to Australia in their second Pool B match.
Springbok Seven head coach Philip Snyman has not left anything to chance in the lead-up to the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.
Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids celebrated his 31st birthday posing next to the other captains on the HSBC SVNS circuit at the new Kai Tak Stadium, where this weekend's Hong Kong Sevens takes place.
Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the squad is confident they're improving and executing the right things well as they arrive in Hong Kong for their next challenge.
Debutant Gino Cupido's inclusion is one of three changes made by Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman for the Springbok Sevens team in Hong Kong next weekend.
The Blitzboks finished in a commendable second place at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver after being edged 19-12 by Argentina in the final.