Blitzboks

Pick SA’s greatest Blitzbok: Round 3

Branco du Preez extended his hot streak after leaving Fabian Juries in the shade, moving ever closer to being crowned SA’s greatest Blitzbok, but can he best his next challenger?

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 08: Sandile Ngcobo during the South Africa women's national rugby sevens team captain's run at Gardens Rugby Club on September 08, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Academy the cornerstone for new Blitzboks coach

Sandile Ngcobo has wasted no time in putting the academy players to work during his first day as Blitzboks head coach on Thursday morning.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Sandile Ngcobo of South Africa gets away from the Scottish defence during the day 1 match between South Africa and Scotland at the HSBC Sydney Sevens at Allianz Stadium on February 06, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.

Ngcobo, Snyman to lead Blitzboks into new era

Sandile Ngcobo and Philip Snyman will head up the newly appointed Springbok Sevens management, taking the Blitzboks into the 2022-23 season and beyond.

Behind the scenes: Powell’s final Blitzbok tournament

As SA Rugby prepares to announce Neil Powell’s successor, take a look back behind the scenes at his 10-year journey as Blitzbok head coach.

Pick SA’s greatest Blitzbok: Round 2

After leaving Mzwandile Stick in his dust, Branco du Preez now faces the next challenger in this series to name SA’s greatest Blitzbok.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: Blitzboks coach Neil Powell during day 3 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 Match 49 Championship 7/8 Place between South Africa and Samoa at DHL Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Powell backs successor to take Blitzboks to ‘next level’

Outgoing Blitzbok head coach Neil Powell has given his support to his eventual successor, offering some wise words of advice and confirming he will be available to help with the transition.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: Pilipo Bukayaro of Fiji scoring the winning try in the final versus New Zealand during day 3 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Flying Fiji cruise to Sevens World Cup win

Fiji dominated defending champions New Zealand in the final of the 2022 Sevens World Cup to claim their third World Cup title.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Neil Powell of South Africa hugs Angelo Davids after his team won the gold medal during the Rugby Sevens final match between South Africa and Fiji on day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Coventry Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Coventry, England.

Davids: Powell much more than a coach

Angelo Davids paid an emotional tribute to outgoing Blitzboks coach Neil Powell at the Sevens World Cup on Sunday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: Siviwe Soyizwapi of South Africa in action during day 3 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks give Powell winning send-off

Neil Powell’s tenure as Springbok Sevens head coach ended with a win as the Blitzboks powered to a seventh-place playoff victory over Samoa in Cape Town on Sunday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: Angelo Davids of South Africa during day 3 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens Championship Cup5/8 match 37 between South Africa and Argentina at DHL Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks slump to World Cup low

The Blitzboks will have to settle with a potential seventh-place finish after suffering a hard-fought defeat to Argentina in the Sevens World Cup fifth-place semi-final in Cape Town on Sunday morning.