Branco Du Preez will be joining Blitzboks teammate Justin Geduld for the McDonald's Coral Coast Fiji 7s, featuring for the McDonald's Mike Friday Select 7s side.
Du Preez is the third player to be announced for Mike Friday Select 7s side, alongside French Rugby 7s maestro Terry Bouhraoua.
Du Preez is one of South Africa's most recognisable rugby 7s personalities, who enjoyed an outstanding international career with the Blitzboks, earning a reputation for his blistering pace, exceptional footwork, attacking instinct and ability to turn a game on its head.
A Commonwealth Games gold medallist and World Rugby Sevens Series champion, Du Preez brings a wealth of experience and winning pedigree to a team determined to finally claim the coveted Coral Coast title.
The prospect of Du Preez and Geduld combining once again is sure to excite rugby 7s supporters as both were integral members of South Africa's celebrated Blitzboks programme, renowned for their speed, skill, precision and attacking brilliance on the international circuit.
For Fiji's passionate rugby supporters, the opportunity to witness these celebrated international players competing together at Lawaqa Park is another example of the remarkable appeal of the McDonald's Coral Coast Fiji 7s.
For the McDonald's Mike Friday Select 7s, the mission in 2027 is simple and that is to finish the job.
The international invitational outfit has twice come agonisingly close to lifting the Coral Coast crown.
In 2025, they reached the Grand Final, finishing runners-up, before returning in 2026 and falling at the semi-final stage.
Now preparing for their third consecutive appearance, Mike Friday is clearly assembling a squad capable of going all the way.
With Du Preez, Geduld and Bouhraoua already confirmed, the early signs suggest the Select 7s will once again be among the teams to beat.
With free entry across all three days, fans from across Fiji will have the opportunity to witness some of the world's most exciting Rugby 7s personalities in action.
The McDonald's Coral Coast Fiji 7s will be held from the 14th to the 16th of January 2027 at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka.
