Blitzboks Seek Solid Defensive Structure To Reclaim Glory At Dubai Svns

The Springbok Sevens are targeting a sixth consecutive title at the Dubai Sevens tournament, starting with a tough group-stage challenge today. As Olympic bronze medallists, the Blitzboks are looking to solidify their dominance in the series, with their opening match against Australia at 9:58 am. Following that, they will face Kenya at 12:58 pm and Olympic champions France at 6:44 pm, aiming to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

Head coach Philip Snyman has emphasized the importance of a strong start, especially against Australia, to set the tone for the day. He stressed that defensive dominance will be key, aiming to create turnovers and generate more ball possession to score tries. Snyman pointed out the necessity of clarity in roles, particularly with the forwards making the initial hits to create opportunities for the playmakers.

We want to lay a solid foundation and ensure we dominate in defence. The forwards must create turnovers, allowing our speedsters to get into play, Snyman said. He added that the team's focus on ball possession and making progress over the advantage line will be critical to their success, especially in the early stages of the tournament.

The Blitzboks have had a thorough week of preparation and are determined to replicate their previous success in Dubai while also laying a strong foundation for the rest of the season. Snyman is clear on the teams approach: stick to their tried-and-tested strategy and stay focused on the immediate task at hand - winning the first game against Australia.

Once we have a good foundation, we can build on it for the next games against Kenya and France. But right now, its all about focusing on the first game, Snyman added. With numerous changes in the circuit in terms of coaches and players, the Blitzboks are fully focused on implementing the strategies they've worked on in recent months to maintain their edge.