Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell believes his squad’s return to training will not only boost the Blitzbok players on a physical level, but will also give the players a mental lift.
With players returning to their Stellenbosch Academy of Sport base next week, players will undergo Covid-19 testing tomorrow as part of the return-to-play protocols and will report for duty next Tuesday.
And Powell says: “The players will welcome the return no doubt.
“It has been tough on them mentally to be away from the game for so long and while they managed to train on their own during the lockdown period, it will also be good for them to get back into a training routine, although in smaller groups...
“The guys will be keen to get back into action, but we will manage the start of the new season.”