Not very inspired today, but events happening across the border have got me thinking. Regarding the outstanding performances by our fifteens team this season, I have rambled about this before. Ever the patriot I am as pleased as everyone about our performances. I was even more pleased by the approach taken by the technical team, throwing all caution to the wind and going for youth and coaching as opposed to experience. And that payed off big time. To me it showed contrary to what people have been saying in the media and all over, we do have depth in our playing resources. And the sevens coach seems to have also read from the same script. Nothing beats the freshness of youth, especially in the sevens game. The daring and the lack of care makes exciting prospects of the game. But I digress.
As we await the dates for the CAR competition, we need to reflect on where our rugby is today, where it is going, and where it can be. I'm sure those who were in Mpumlunga will attest that there is not much difference skill wise in what the Pumas had over us. Key would be the strength, the power and finally the ability to organise play beyond the 3rd phase, both offense and defense. And that we must all work on at our level. At school level, at club level at national level. At personal level, at sub unit level, at team level. And only then will we have moved our rugby to the next phase. One day, when I feel motivated, I will break this down for you (in case you do not know) and I can even Google for you - where you are too lazy and find the information for you.
For me it's a go slow for now. Not really a sevens pundit and the season kicks off next week. Where I can I will update results and where I feel I need to, I will make comments. Wishing all the clubs a successful sevens season. Success is not only measured in winning or losing, but in many other ways as well, which we determine ourselves.
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