The Springbok Sevens team dropped two close results at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on Sunday, finishing in a disappointing seventh place.
The Springbok Sevens team will play France in the quarter-finals of the Hamilton Sevens after finishing top of Group D with a clean sweep of victories.
The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.
Springbok Sevens stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen will be completing a personal milestone this weekend at the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament in Hamilton.
South Africa's most-capped Springbok Sevens player Branco du Preez has retired from international sevens rugby, leaving behind a proud legacy of highlights, records and gold medals.
Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo was happy to see the Blitzboks still top the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite a fourth-place finish at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens.