Ronald Brown, the electric playmaker of the Blitzboks, has thrown a nod to teammates Dewald Human and Tristan Leyds for keeping his fiery gameplay in check. Scoring a whopping 31 points at the Vancouver Sevens, Brown helped his team clinch the title and draw level with Fiji atop the series standings as they head to the final showdown in New York.
Brown's approach to the game is aggressive, always eyeing the attack. "I am a playmaker first and that job is to create opportunities for others, but if the gaps open up at the same time, I am going to play what is in front of me," he explained. His propensity to accelerate his plays from calm to full throttle is well-known.
"I do tend to rush things and go from zero to a hundred, so credit to our flyhalves, Dewald and Tristan, for calming me down and making sure we stay with our game plan,"
Brown admitted.
The synergy among the Blitzboks' playmakers is fierce, a driving force behind their success. Brown feels fortunate to be part of such a competitive group. "I am also lucky that the guys in my position really push hard to make everyone better. Among ourselves, we are really competitive and that helps to bring out the best in everyone," he said. He also highlighted the supportive environment fostered by his teammates, including Dewald, Tristan, and Selvyn Davids, who continuously encourage each other.
Despite their recent victory, Brown emphasized the need for the team to reset their focus for the upcoming New York event. "We have a lot to play for so getting back to zero is important. We will have a target on our backs and we need to make sure we start afresh. We are still chasing that perfect game, and we cannot rest on our laurels," he remarked.
Brown's comeback in Vancouver was particularly meaningful after a shoulder injury sidelined him earlier in the season. "The medical team have really worked wonders back at home, especially Nadia Clenzos, the physiotherapist, and our team doctor Janesh Ganda, who worked tirelessly to get me back on the field again and thanks to them, I was ready to play when called upon," he gratefully acknowledged. "To make my return with a win was even more special as I missed out on the final day in Cape Town due to my injury then and I could not really enjoy that victory as much."
As the Blitzboks gear up for their final challenge of the season in New York, the stakes remain high and the team's resolve stronger than ever, driven by a blend of seasoned guidance and competitive fire among its members.
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Ronald Brown, the electric playmaker of the Blitzboks, has thrown a nod to teammates Dewald Human and Tristan Leyds for keeping his fiery gameplay in check. Scoring a whopping 31 points at the Vancouver Sevens, Brown helped his team clinch the title and draw level with Fiji atop the series standings as they head to the final showdown in New York.
Brown's approach to the game is aggressive, always eyeing the attack. "I am a playmaker first and that job is to create opportunities for others, but if the gaps open up at the same time, I am going to play what is in front of me," he explained. His propensity to accelerate his plays from calm to full throttle is well-known.
"I do tend to rush things and go from zero to a hundred, so credit to our flyhalves, Dewald and Tristan, for calming me down and making sure we stay with our game plan,"
Brown admitted.The synergy among the Blitzboks' playmakers is fierce, a driving force behind their success. Brown feels fortunate to be part of such a competitive group. "I am also lucky that the guys in my position really push hard to make everyone better. Among ourselves, we are really competitive and that helps to bring out the best in everyone," he said. He also highlighted the supportive environment fostered by his teammates, including Dewald, Tristan, and Selvyn Davids, who continuously encourage each other.
Despite their recent victory, Brown emphasized the need for the team to reset their focus for the upcoming New York event. "We have a lot to play for so getting back to zero is important. We will have a target on our backs and we need to make sure we start afresh. We are still chasing that perfect game, and we cannot rest on our laurels," he remarked.
Brown's comeback in Vancouver was particularly meaningful after a shoulder injury sidelined him earlier in the season. "The medical team have really worked wonders back at home, especially Nadia Clenzos, the physiotherapist, and our team doctor Janesh Ganda, who worked tirelessly to get me back on the field again and thanks to them, I was ready to play when called upon," he gratefully acknowledged. "To make my return with a win was even more special as I missed out on the final day in Cape Town due to my injury then and I could not really enjoy that victory as much."
As the Blitzboks gear up for their final challenge of the season in New York, the stakes remain high and the team's resolve stronger than ever, driven by a blend of seasoned guidance and competitive fire among its members.