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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim to go one step further in Sydney
The Springbok Sevens team will be aiming to go one step further at the inaugural HSBC Sydney Sevens this weekend after coming agonisingly close in Wellington last Sunday. The Allianz Stadium is hosting the tournament after its move from the Gold Coast...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens call up uncapped Tim Agaba
The Springbok Sevens team on Monday called up the uncapped Tim Agaba for the Sydney leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as replacement for Justin Geduld, who is returning home with a shoulder injury. Geduld landed awkwardly during a tackle against New...
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Jan 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens take World Series lead
The Springbok Sevens moved to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite suffering a heart-breaking 24-21 loss to arch rivals New Zealand in the final of the Wellington Sevens on Sunday morning (SA time). New Zealand scored three tries in...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens have Scots in their sight in Wellington
Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh, Cheslin Kolbe and the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad have their attention firmly focussed on Scotland, their first opponents at the Wellington Sevens which kicks of early Saturday morning (SA time). However,...
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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbok squad named for Wellington and Sydney
The inclusion of uncapped Sandile Ngcobo is one of two changes to the Springbok Sevens squad announced on Wednesday for the next two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Wellington and Sydney, where the experienced Philip Snyman will captain the...
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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Recharged Springbok Sevens ready for Australasian challenge
Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo images The Springbok Sevens have recharged their batteries following their impressive success at the inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens and a well-deserved break over the festive season, and are looking forward to the next two...
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Dec 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens win again – this time with Steinhoff
The Springbok Sevens team completed a memorable few days with the announcement on Tuesday that Steinhoff International – the integrated retailer with operations in Africa, Europe and Australasia – had agreed a three-year partnership to sponsor the...
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Dec 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens win highlights successful first hosting of HSBC Cape Town Sevens
Photo: Werner Nysschen The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday were crowned first winners of the inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens after a solid 29-14 win over Argentina in a pulsating final that brought down the curtain on a fantastic first tournament in...
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Dec 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sage to debut for Blitzboks in Cape Town
Springbok Sevens captain Kyle Brown will play in his 50th tournament for the Springbok Sevens while Dylan Sage will make his South African debut and Rosko Specman is back for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens this coming weekend. The squad was announced in Cape Town...
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Dec 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens – What you have to know
Cape Town is abuzz with rugby action this week in the build-up to the highly-anticipated HSBC Cape Town Sevens. If you’re attending the event, make sure you know all the ins and outs of what will be happening on Saturday and Sunday. Is it really sold out?...
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Dec 7, 15 •
1943 Views •
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Comments Off on Specman, Sage called in as Blitzbok injury cover
Specman, Sage called in as Blitzbok injury cover Rosko Specman and the uncapped Dylan Sage were on Monday added to the Springbok Sevens squad as injury cover for Werner Kok and Cecil Afrika. The duo joined the Blitzboks squad on Monday afternoon at their team...
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Dec 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens bounce back to win Dubai Plate
The Springbok Sevens bounced back from their shock quarterfinal loss to the United States to beat Australia 19-14 in a thrilling Plate Final at the Dubai Sevens tournament on Saturday. Meanwhile, the SARU Academy Sevens outfit, playing as the Samurai...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Samoa looms large in Blitzboks Dubai Sevens opener
Photo: Marc Sing Key The Springbok Sevens will kick off the defense of their Dubai Sevens title with a testing encounter against a powerful Samoan outfit on Friday morning. The Pool B match starts at 07h44 (SA time) and will be televised live on SuperSport....
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Lwazi Mvovo
Lwazi Mvovo signed on as ASICS Ambassador before the 2015 Rugby World Cup and is a player known for his pace and ability to get the ball over the line. The upcoming season will be Lwazi’s first as part of the Springbok Sevens squad. Blessed with...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Frankie Horne
Few players can boast the experience and pedigree of Springbok Sevens Flanker Frankie Horne. Having made his debut in 2007 Frankie has been a permanent fixture in the squad over the last eight years. He holds the astonishing record of appearing in the...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Seabelo Senatla
ASICS Ambassador Seabelo Senatla’s successes on the pitch over the past few years have cemented him as one of the first names on coach Neil Powell’s squad list for the HSBC Sevens World Series. The speedy winger is well-known for his...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Q+A with Blitzbok and World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Werner Kok
How do you sustain performances after being crowned the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year? For Nelspruit-born ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok his hard work and a willingness to not rest on his laurels or let them go to his head the upcoming season is another...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on All you need to know about Werner Kok to stand a chance to win HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets courtesy of @Asica_ZA
How do you sustain performances after being crowned the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year? For Nelspruit-born ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok his hard work and a willingness to not rest on his laurels or let them go to his head the upcoming season is...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks team for Dubai and Cape Town Sevens
Springboks Francois Hougaard and Juan de Jongh were on Wednesday named in a strong Springbok Sevens 12-man squad for the first two HSBC World Sevens Series tournaments of the new season in Dubai and Cape Town. The season kicks off on 4 and 5 December with the...
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Nov 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade
Springbok Sevens team scooping the Team of Year Award at the annual SA Sports Awards in Mangaung on Sunday evening. Mr Oregan Hoskins, President of the South African Rugby Union, has congratulated the Springbok Sevens team on scooping the Team of Year Award...
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Nov 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens training group switch to higher gear
The Springbok Sevens training squad concluded two days of high intensive training matches against local club sides on Saturday afternoon in Stellenbosch as the Blitzboks shifted to a higher gear in their final preparation for the start of the new season....
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on BLITSBOKKE: DIT GAAN KLOPDISSELBOOM #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van # Pale toe! skryf: “Een ding is seker: die Blitse se afrigter, Neil Powell wie self vir hulle uitgedraf het, se sukses het die afgelope paar jaar hand oor hand toegeneem. En dit bemoedig.” Dit gaan blykbaar klopdisselboom by die...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens handed challenging Dubai draw
The Springbok Sevens were drawn with Scotland, Samoa and newly-promoted core team Russia for the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on 4 and 5 December. According to the draw announced by World Rugby on Friday, South Africa are the top-seeds in Pool...
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Nov 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on RWC Boks get Olympic opening as Hougaard, Kankowski sign for Sevens
Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images Caption: Window on a new future: Springbok Sevens Players Werner Kok, Seabelo Senatla, SARU CEO Jurie Roux, Springbok Sevens Coach Neil Powell and Springbok Sevens Players Kyle Brown and Francois Hougaard at the...
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Nov 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok wins World Sevens Player of the Year Award
ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok has won the 2015 World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Award. The player received the award at the World Rugby Awards dinner on Sunday, 1 November in London. The award emphasises the hard work that Werner has...
