SOUTH African 7s speedster Rosko Specman will return to the Rugby Town of Sigatoka for the 2027 McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s in January with the Mike Friday Select 7s team.

The Olympic bronze medallist returns to don a sevens jumper in the tournament after being a tournament ambassador and 2026 Rugbytown Walk of Fame inductee with New Zealand Black Ferns 7s star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.

His inclusion will see renowned coach Mike Friday attempt to steer his side towards a men’s cup final appearance after bowing out in the semi-finals in this year’s competition.

With an esteemed list of achievements while also plying his trade in the United States through Cobras Brasil Rugby in the Super Rugby Americas competition, Specman will head in to Fiji with the intent of ensuring Friday’s ambition of lifting the trophy becomes imminent and within arm’s reach.

As he lands on Fiji’s shores to appear in the Coral Coast 7s for a third year, he does so with the help of his fellow countrymen; Branco du Preez and Justin Geduld.

The Springboks duo were announced earlier this week and will add to the roll of honour of esteemed rugby sevens players who have given Fijian fans the chance to meet them next year in Sigatoka.

Specman, Geduld and Du Preez will join the Mike Friday Select 7s ranks with French 7s star Terry Bouhraqua and Australian speedster Pama Fou.

Meanwhile, with the tournament just two months away, the pieces to this sevens puzzle are coming together as the tournament’s founding director and organiser Jay Whyte ensures all pieces of the puzzle fit into place and the tournament run without a hitch for its 15th edition.

The 2027 McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s will be held from January 14-16 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka with free entry for all three days.