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  • Springbok Sevens to hit training field in earnest as Paris Sevens looms

    May 9, 17 • 1509 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to hit training field in earnest as Paris Sevens looms

    The Springbok Sevens team has travelled well, arriving in good spirits and in time for a birthday celebration for Branco du Preez in the French capital, but the focus will now move to a solid performance in this weekend’s HSBC Paris Sevens, to be played...

  • Ngcobo replaces injured Davids in Singapore

    Apr 11, 17 • 2784 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Ngcobo replaces injured Davids in Singapore

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has called up Sandile Ngcobo to replace the injured Selvyn Davids in the Blitzboks squad for the HSBC Singapore Sevens this weekend. Davids was ruled out of the eighth tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be...

  • Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1999 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was quietly confident that his Blitzboks team can continue their good form in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at this weekend’s HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens. The South Africans have contested all six finals...

  • Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms

    Apr 5, 17 • 1987 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms

    Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, will make the sixth visit to Hong Kong since his national debut for the Blitzboks in 2009 but is keen to make his first appearance as captain to this celebrated tournament a memorable one. The Blitzboks are yet to...

  • Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Apr 4, 17 • 2281 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Selvyn Davids, who is due to make his Springbok Sevens debut this weekend, is keen to make a lasting impression when he runs out for the Blitzboks in the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens but is very aware that his performances should benefit the team...

  • Blitzboks not yet at 100% – Specman

    Mar 9, 17 • 1418 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks not yet at 100% – Specman

    Springbok Sevens player Rosko Specman is adamant that the Blitzboks team are far from the complete package, despite their good performances so far in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The South Africans have secured titles in four of the five tournaments...

  • Ngcobo joins Blitzboks as replacement in Vancouver

    Mar 8, 17 • 2057 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Ngcobo joins Blitzboks as replacement in Vancouver

    Regular Springbok Sevens squad member, Sandile “Stix” Ngcobo, has joined the Blitzboks in Vancouver as an official reserve player for the HSBC Vancouver Sevens tournament to be played in BC Stadium on 11 and 12 March. The backline player will provide...

  • Specman enjoying himself and Blitzbok structures

    Mar 6, 17 • 2310 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Specman enjoying himself and Blitzbok structures

    Springbok Sevens backline player Rosko Specman attributed the feat of being named Player of the Final at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens early on Monday morning (SA time) to good team structures and the support of his Blitzbok teammates. The Grahamstown-raised...

  • Fifty up for Branco du Preez in Las Vegas

    Feb 23, 17 • 1253 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Fifty up for Branco du Preez in Las Vegas

    Springbok Sevens backline player, Branco du Preez, will play in his 50th tournament when the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commences in Las Vegas in the USA next weekend. Du Preez was on Wednesday named in the 13-man squad for the North American leg of the...

  • Afrika back for Blitzboks’ trip to North America

    Feb 22, 17 • 1134 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Afrika back for Blitzboks’ trip to North America

    Cecil Afrika, the Springbok Sevens’ all-time leading points’ scorer, is back in the 13-man squad that will travel to North America on Saturday where they will contest the next two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The HSBC Las Vegas...

  • Powell looking for mental edge in Sydney

    Feb 3, 17 • 1113 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell looking for mental edge in Sydney

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell knows his players have the physical attributes to contest the HSBC Sydney Sevens this weekend, but believes the key to success will be in their mental approach to the tournament. South Africa enter the fourth instalment of...

  • Back to basics for Blitzboks in Sydney

    Feb 1, 17 • 3281 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International • • Comments Off on Back to basics for Blitzboks in Sydney

    Winning in Wellington for the first time since 2002 did leave smiles on the faces of the Springbok Sevens team, but the sweet feeling of victory will turn sour very quickly if the Blitzboks fail to perform at this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens, the...

  • Springbok Sevens ready for Sydney challenge

    Jan 30, 17 • 1333 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens ready for Sydney challenge

    The Springbok Sevens team arrived safely in Sydney, where Werner Kok, Branco du Preez and Ruhan Nel will be looking to add a third series title this weekend as part of a squad where all the players and management contribute. The Blitzboks will contest the...

  • Powell looking for consistency in Wellington

    Jan 27, 17 • 1031 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Powell looking for consistency in Wellington

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, will be highlighting the importance of consistency in performance and some early rhythm in the performances of the Blitzboks at the HSBC Wellington Sevens on Saturday. South Africa face Japan, Australia and Fiji is a very...

  • Approaching milestone for Senatla in Wellington

    Jan 25, 17 • 1197 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Approaching milestone for Senatla in Wellington

    Springbok Sevens speedster, Seabelo Senatla, knows he needs only seven tries to equal the Blitzboks all-time try scoring record, currently held by former sevens great Fabian Juries, but said it’s not what he is focusing on this weekend in Wellington. The...

  • Blitzboks fall short in Cape Town, but maintain series lead

    Dec 12, 16 • 1242 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks fall short in Cape Town, but maintain series lead

    The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday suffered a narrow 19-17 loss to England in the final of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, but are still top of the log following the opening two tournaments in the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The tournament resumes in...

  • Springbok Sevens unchanged for Cape Town showdown

    Dec 8, 16 • 1712 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens unchanged for Cape Town showdown

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell on Thursday stuck with the tried and tested squad that won in Dubai last weekend for the second edition of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament, to be played at the Cape Town Stadium this weekend. The 12 players that were...

  • Blitzbok players praise crowd support in Cape Town

    Dec 8, 16 • 1502 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzbok players praise crowd support in Cape Town

    Springbok Sevens backline player Justin Geduld said the playing in front of a vociferous home crowd at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament on Saturday and Sunday will help motivate the side to play to the best of their abilities. Geduld and his teammates...

  • Powell praise defensive effort in Dubai win

    Dec 5, 16 • 1493 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell praise defensive effort in Dubai win

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell on Saturday applauded the defensive effort of his Blitzboks team at the Emirates Dubai Sevens, where the team won the Cup final 26-14 in Dubai. Powell said they needed to improve on that aspect of play, as it was poor on the...

  • Springbok Sevens crowned Dubai Champions

    Dec 3, 16 • 3370 Views • Analysis, Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens crowned Dubai Champions

    The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday scored a well-deserving 26-14 win over Olympic Games Rugby Sevens champions, Fiji, to win the Emirates Dubai Sevens tournament, the first of ten in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Spearheaded by 11 tries from World...

  • Springbok Sevens looking for a good start to World Series

    Dec 1, 16 • 3183 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens looking for a good start to World Series

    The Springbok Sevens team will be looking for a solid start to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the first tournament of the 2016/17 season kicks off at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday. The Blitzboks are top seeds in Pool B with Uganda, Scotland...

  • Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar

    Nov 29, 16 • 3690 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar

    Winning tournaments in Chile, Singapore and Dubai is a feather in the cap to the coaching staff of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy, but producing the next generation of players for the Springbok Sevens team will always be first prize. Those were the sentiments of...

  • Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway

    Nov 28, 16 • 3193 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is excited about the start of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the Blitzboks start their quest for of targets they are hoping to reach this season. The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Dubai earlier on Monday...

  • Snyman to lead experienced Springbok Sevens to Dubai

    Nov 25, 16 • 5066 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • • Comments Off on Snyman to lead experienced Springbok Sevens to Dubai

    Five Blitzboks with 35+ tournaments to travel to Dubai Two Junior Springboks included in young SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad Four of the most experienced Springbok Sevens players, boasting a total of 198 tournament caps between then, were included in Neil...

  • Agaba ruled out of Dubai and Cape Town tournaments

    Nov 21, 16 • 1248 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Springboks • • Comments Off on Agaba ruled out of Dubai and Cape Town tournaments

    Springbok Sevens forward Tim Agaba has been ruled out of the opening two tournaments of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be played in Dubai and Cape Town respectively. Agaba sustained an ankle injury at the Safland Sevens in Namibia last...