Werner Kok is ready to jump at the chance of being a forward for the Blitzboks in this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens tournament.
Not having been used as a lineout jumper before this tournament, the World Sevens Player of the Year in 2015 says he is looking forward to the challenge.
Switching from the back to the engine room, Kok says: “I have played as a forward occasionally, but this will be a nice, new challenge.
“I am comfortable with some of the tasks, but jumping in the lineout is new to me.
“It went well in training last week, but the challenge will be in the actual matches.”
ONE FOR ALL: Blitzboks celebrate victory as a team. Photo: Supplied.
He adds of the switch: “It is a new role for me and I am keen to try it.
“Being here and being part of the squad is motivation enough to always give your best.”
Kok will be one of the more experienced players in the squad.
And he admits that the team is going through some change at the moment, but is excited about the future and the youngsters coming in.
Kok adds: “We are going through some system changes as a squad and everyone is excited about it.
“The future of Springbok Sevens look bright.”