Heyneke adds World Club 10s to his CV

Meyer will joined the APD as the team's technical advisor, while the all-star coaching staff include the likes of Will Genia, Steve Jankson and Hale T-Pole.

In his reign as Springbok coach, 48-year-old led South Africa to third place in last year’s Rugby World Cup in his fourth year in charge of the Springboks. Meyer touch down in Mauritius on Wednesday ahead of the tournament.

Meanwhile Australia scrumhalf Genia is delighted to returned to the training pitch after an injury-plagued season with Stade Francais Paris.

This will be the  28-year-old second World Club 10s tournament. The scrumhalf is arguably the most famous of the quartet, having been a Wallabies regular since 2009 and a key player as Australia reached the final of last year’s Rugby World Cup, his second.

Former New Zealand coach Jackson, a Blues assistant coach and North Harbour head coach, is the squad’s head coach.

While Tonga stalwart Hale T-Pole is the team manager, having played his second Rugby World Cup last year.

Genia shared his excitement towards the tournament. 

"It’s my first time in Mauritius, a place I’ve always wanted to come. I’m fortunate that rugby brings us to pretty special places so this happens to be one of them," said Genia.

"The organisers were kind enough to invite me along and put me in touch with the APD, so I’m really excited to be here and looking forward to it. It’s an amazing opportunity," he added.

Genia’s charges include former scrumhalf rival Jimmy Cowan, who won 51 caps for New Zealand and will supply ball for compatriots Stephen Brett, Cardiff Vaega and Viliame Waqaseduadua, Kenya Sevens star Billy Odhiambo, and South African wingers Tonderai Chavhanga and Shane Spring.

"I’ve had a few good chats with Jimmy [Cowan]. He’s the sort of bloke who’s real competitive, who likes to get stuck in, so it’s pretty good to be on his side this time around," Genia said.

"We’ve also got guys contracted to clubs all over the world, guys who have been given an opportunity to come and showcase their talents. It’s special to get that blend of players from around the world and show that true spirit of rugby, which is to enjoy the game and make lifelong friends,"

Before moving to France, Genia played eight seasons for Super Rugby side Queenlands Reds who is very familiar with the Sharks, one of the APDs’ Pool B opponents along with English champions Saracens and French invitational side Euskadi.

"I know a few of the Sharks guys," he said. "They’ve brought over a few experienced campaigners and a few young guys as well. They’re pretty familiar in terms of the fact they’re a Super Rugby team, so it’ll be good,"

Pool A consist of tournaments favourites Brumbies, who have 15 Super Rugby players, Western Force, Toulon and the Italian All Stars.

World Club 10s Fixtures:

(All times are local - GMT plus four)

10.00 - Toulon (France) v Brumbies (Australia)         

10.24 - Italian All Stars v Western Force (Australia)         

10.48 - Sharks (South Africa) v Africa Pacific Dragons          

11.12 - Euskadi (France) v Saracens (England)          

13.12 - Toulon (France) v Italian All Stars          

13.36 - Brumbies (Australia) v Western Force (Australia)         

14.00 - Sharks (South Africa) v Euskadi (France)         

14.24 - Africa Pacific Dragons v Saracens (England)         

16.48 - Italian All Stars v Brumbies (Australia)        

17.12 - Western Force (Australia) v Toulon (France)         

17.36 - Euskadi (France) v Africa Pacific Dragons         

18.00 - Saracens (England) v Sharks (South Africa)

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