Covid-19 concerns factoring into Blitzboks’ plans

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell admits it is difficult to find the right balance in their preparations for the season ahead due to ongoing uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, writes DYLAN JACK.

Powell disappointed with Blitzboks discipline

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell said he was left disappointed with his team’s discipline and mental approach after their fourth-place finish at the Vancouver Sevens.

Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver

The Blitzboks finished in fourth place after being handed a 26-19 defeat by hosts Canada, while New Zealand extended their Series lead by winning the Vancouver Sevens.

Blitzboks fightback stuns the USA

The Blitzboks came from a 10-point deficit to claim a 26-10 victory over the USA in the quarter-finals of the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday.

Blitzboks need to take ownership

Cecil Afrika says the Blitzboks have to embrace their opportunities at the Vancouver Sevens this weekend.

Pretorius rested as Powell tweaks Blitzboks squad

JC Pretorius has been named as the Blitzboks’ reserve player for this weekend’s Vancouver Sevens tournament, switching places with Mfundo Ndhlovu.

Kok: Strength in depth did it for Blitzboks

Werner Kok has attributed the Blitzboks’ stunning 29-24 LA Sevens Cup final win over Fiji to great depth in the Springbok Sevens set-up.

Schoolboy makes try-saving tackle

An U15 schoolboy showed incredible commitment to make a try-saving tackle over the tryline during a sevens tournament in Windhoek.

Blitzboks’ Branco revels in ‘special’ win

Branco du Preez has described the Blitzboks’ extraordinary 29-24 Cup final win over Fiji in Los Angeles as one of the most phenomenal victories of his career.

Powell: Blitzboks had the belief at half time

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says captain Stedman Gans’ try before half time gave them the belief to come back and beat Fiji in the LA Sevens final.