Wellington – Following their triumph at the Wellington Sevens, two Blitzboks have been included in the Dream Team for the event.
The South Africans won the tournament when they beat Fiji 26-5 in Sunday’s Cup Final at the Westpac Stadium.
As is customary after every tournament, a Dream Team is chosen, with two South Africans – Seabelo Senatla and Kwagga Smith – cracking the nod.
Senatla, World Rugby's Sevens Player of the Year, had a memorable weekend as he was named HSBC Player of the Final, DHL Impact Player, and became South Africa's top try scorer with 180 series tries.
DREAM TEAM
Seven players shone at the #WellySevens and here they are!
Who would you have chosen? pic.twitter.com/2WzbxFwSYZ
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 29, 2017
Three Fijians made the team – Jolei Lutumailagi, Jerry Tuwai and Jasa Veremalua, along with Scotland's James Fleming and Canadian Adam Zaruba. Tuwai had a very consistent tournament as he assisted in a number of the team's tries and was also good in defence.
Lutumailagi rolled back the years as he scored some impressive tries and was Fiji’s leading try scorer for the tournament.
Veremalua, who was last season’s DHL Impact Player of the season continued with his trademark performances with offloads and strong carries.