Juries to skipper Sevens Boks
2 Feb 2006
Paul Treu has tasked Fabian Juries with the captaincy of the Sevens Boks as they conclude preparations for the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens Series.
Regular captain Jaco Pretorius is unavailable due to injury. Super 14 commitments mean Danwell Demas and Kabamba Floors are also absent.
“On the field we will be facing two of the most physical and strong sides – Tonga and Argentina,â€? Treu said from Wellington, reflecting on his side’s upcoming pool matches against Argentina, Tonga and the United States. “Off the field, it’s intimidation. But we are used to it. Tonga, particularly, has a strong following here, with their fans from all over the Southern Pacific. We will take it one game at a time.
“I think we’ll miss Jaco Pretorius, you can’t replace your captain in a week. Also Floors and Demas, but we have some exciting players coming in, we’ve had a good training camp in Pretoria a few weeks ago. They’re all looking forward to the tournament.”
“It’s not easy. If we qualify for the quarters it’ll be either Samoa or New Zealand probably. Samoa are playing so well at the moment and New Zealand will definitely make a step up at their own tournament.â€?
The squad for the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens Series
Stefan Basson (Blue Bulls)
Renfred Dazel (Boland)
Antonius Verhoeven (Boland)
Zolani Mofu (Border)
Phillip Burger (Cheetahs)                          ÂÂ
Fabian Juries (Eastern Province)
Schalk van der Merwe (Golden Lions)
Tobela Mdaka (Griffons)
Jonathan Mokuena (Leopards)
Mzwandile Stick (Natal)
Ryan Kankowski (Natal)
Gio Aplon (Western Province)
17 Comments
2 Feb 2006, 13:36 pm
go make us proud boys
2 Feb 2006, 13:49 pm
Nice to see Gio Aplon in there – he looks like a good prospect for the furture…..
Go Bokke
2 Feb 2006, 14:06 pm
Why can’t Paul True caal up Gus?
2 Feb 2006, 14:12 pm
I think he wants win KWV
2 Feb 2006, 14:24 pm
He should have made Q. davids the captain…
2 Feb 2006, 14:25 pm
Hows Tshwane Stan ?
2 Feb 2006, 14:26 pm
Good point Ig,
Looks like Stormers are not interested in winning
2 Feb 2006, 14:42 pm
I dont know Ig.
But Pretoria has had some good rains recently…
2 Feb 2006, 14:43 pm
Stan daai kant toe.
2 Feb 2006, 14:51 pm
Man, I enjoy 7′s rugby, just wish I knew a bit more about all the players.
You cant go wrong with Fabian as captain, he leads by example.
Good luck to Paul Treu and his 7′s team.
2 Feb 2006, 15:41 pm
Ha ha ha, you gotta love Bulls supporters. They actaully think they might win the Super14 if you go by the pole!! Ha ha ha….
2 Feb 2006, 15:45 pm
Where is “kakkerlakkie”?
2 Feb 2006, 15:50 pm
Craig,did you go down to George in December,its an awesome weekend bru!
2 Feb 2006, 15:55 pm
Grr….see who is in third place – thats amusing
2 Feb 2006, 16:35 pm
Ig
I didn’t even look that far down, the Sharks?!!! Come now boys. Hell, after seeing this I voted for the Cats. If everybody can have delusions of grandeur I might aswell! Ha ha ha ha…. You guys are funny…
2 Feb 2006, 19:14 pm
makes no difference, they’ll still manage to f it up.
2 Feb 2006, 21:02 pm
Ig – I’ll be in LA for the next leg. Any hope of getting press credentials from KEO? I allready have tickets for the weekend, but it would be interesting to get into the press area for the soft seats and video replays. Oh, and I am sure my reports would be timely and relevant 8)
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