After a less-than-stellar performance in Dubai, Ricardo Duarttee and his Blitzboks squad touched down in Cape Town, eager to flip the script at the upcoming Cape Town Sevens. Last weekend's fifth-place finish left the team hungry for redemption, and they're itching to show what they're really made of on their home turf.
The Blitzboks' journey to Cape Town began right after a humbling day one in Dubai, where they missed advancing in the Cup section. "We regrouped on Sunday already after the disappointment of Saturday," Duarttee revealed. The resolve in the squad was palpable as they bounced back to salvage some pride on the second day, despite earlier losses to Fiji and Argentina.
"This weekend, we have another chance to redeem ourselves and I cannot wait for that,"
Duarttee asserted, his eyes firmly on the prize. With last year's victory at the same venue still fresh in their memories, the Blitzboks are not just participating; they're on a mission to avoid a repeat of the long drought they endured after their inaugural win in 2015.
"We certainly do not want to wait that long again," Duarttee emphasized, hinting at the eight-year gap between their first and second Cape Town titles. The vibe in Cape Town is electric, with the squad fueled by the prospect of playing in front of a home crowd.
"We don’t play for statistics,"
Duarttee continued. "We play for the love of the game, for the passion we have for it, and this weekend we get to play in front of family, friends and loyal supporters." Despite being a standout performer last year, Duarttee remains committed to the team ethos, focusing on collective success over individual accolades.
However, it's not all smooth sailing for the Blitzboks as they face some injury concerns heading into the weekend. But if history has taught us anything, it's that adversity often brings out the best in this team. As Cape Town gears up for another electrifying weekend of rugby, all eyes will be on Duarttee and his squad to see if they can turn their fortunes around and thrill their supporters with a performance to remember.
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After a less-than-stellar performance in Dubai, Ricardo Duarttee and his Blitzboks squad touched down in Cape Town, eager to flip the script at the upcoming Cape Town Sevens. Last weekend's fifth-place finish left the team hungry for redemption, and they're itching to show what they're really made of on their home turf.
The Blitzboks' journey to Cape Town began right after a humbling day one in Dubai, where they missed advancing in the Cup section. "We regrouped on Sunday already after the disappointment of Saturday," Duarttee revealed. The resolve in the squad was palpable as they bounced back to salvage some pride on the second day, despite earlier losses to Fiji and Argentina.
"This weekend, we have another chance to redeem ourselves and I cannot wait for that,"
Duarttee asserted, his eyes firmly on the prize. With last year's victory at the same venue still fresh in their memories, the Blitzboks are not just participating; they're on a mission to avoid a repeat of the long drought they endured after their inaugural win in 2015.
"We certainly do not want to wait that long again," Duarttee emphasized, hinting at the eight-year gap between their first and second Cape Town titles. The vibe in Cape Town is electric, with the squad fueled by the prospect of playing in front of a home crowd.
"We don’t play for statistics,"
Duarttee continued. "We play for the love of the game, for the passion we have for it, and this weekend we get to play in front of family, friends and loyal supporters." Despite being a standout performer last year, Duarttee remains committed to the team ethos, focusing on collective success over individual accolades.
However, it's not all smooth sailing for the Blitzboks as they face some injury concerns heading into the weekend. But if history has taught us anything, it's that adversity often brings out the best in this team. As Cape Town gears up for another electrifying weekend of rugby, all eyes will be on Duarttee and his squad to see if they can turn their fortunes around and thrill their supporters with a performance to remember.