Afrika: I had to embrace my shyness

Retiring Blitzboks player Cecil Afrika has opened up about how he has evolved as a leader within the team, writes DYLAN JACK.

Afrika: I hope l leave the jersey in better position

Retiring Blitzbok Cecil Afrika says he is grateful to have played for the Springbok Sevens team and thanks fans for their contributions and continued support during his illustrious career.

Twitter reaction to Cecil Afrika’s retirement

Check out what former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika.

Powell goes beyond the call of duty

Neil Powell says he is using the unexpected downtime to teach the youngsters in the Blitzboks set-up about financial literacy and some essential life skills needed beyond their playing careers.

Rugby’s Olympic slot under threat

Rugby is facing the shocking prospect of being dumped from the Olympics in the wake of the homophobic scandal that has rocked World Rugby.

Nel giving back through rugby

Stormers centre Ruhan Nel is raffling out some of his favourite rugby jerseys in order to help a missionary and feeding scheme in Cape Town.

Paper Talk: Powell set to stay, Goosen missing Bloem

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including some good news for the Blitzboks and Neil Powell.

Rewind: Blitzboks’ greatest comebacks (Part 1)

Relive the Singapore Sevens final where the Blitzboks came from 19-0 down to beat Fiji and put their names on the trophy.

Olympics set to clash with Lions tour

Springboks such as Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe may need to rethink plans to make themselves for Olympic Sevens selection after confirmation that the postponed Summer Games will clash with the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.

Kok still has Olympic dream

Blitzbok forward Werner Kok admits he would still like to take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games despite signing for the Sharks.