No Kok, Senatla & Specman in South Africa squad for the Olympics

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No Kok, Senatla & Specman in South Africa squad for the Olympics

By Shanil Singh

07/07/2021

Justin Geduld will represent South Africa in his second Olympics. [image: Springboks Rugby]

The South Africa 7s team has named their side for the Tokyo Olympics with Werner Kok, Seabelo Senatla and Rosko Specman all missing out.

The 12-member team includes players such as Chris Dry, Branco Du Preez, Selvyn Davids, Justin Geduld, and Stedman Gans.

South Africa who was the bronze medallist in Rio is in Pool C with USA, Kenya and Ireland.

The Olympic Rugby 7s competition will be held from the 26th to the 31st of this month.

🚨 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

Here is the @Blitzboks squad that is on their way to #Tokyo2020!

Congratulations everyone, see you in Japan! 🙌#HowWeSevens pic.twitter.com/WwoA7xry8L
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) July 6, 2021

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