Blitzboks

Zain Davis of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between Spain and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Blitzboks bounce back with Davids double

The Blitzboks recovered from a shock opening Pool D defeat at the Toulouse Sevens to record a convincing win against Spain on Friday.

Impi Visser of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Semifinal match between South Africa and Ireland at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 30, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Unlucky start for Blitzboks in Toulouse

The Blitzboks suffered their first defeat to Ireland in Friday’s opening Pool D clash of the France Sevens at the Stade Ernest-Wallon.

RECAP: Toulouse Sevens (Day 1)

Relive the action as the Blitzboks go full speed in pursuit of the France Sevens Cup.

Blitzboks bucking like Branco in France

As skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi focuses the Blitzboks on familiar foes at the Toulouse Sevens this weekend, veteran Branco du Preez sets his sights on a major milestone.

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 10:The South Africa players sing their national anthem prior to the Men's Cup Final match between England and South Africa during the HSBC Paris Sevens at Stade Jean Bouin on June 10, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Throwback Thursday: Blitzboks clinch 7s series in France

On the even of the Toulouse Sevens, rewind to 2018 when the Blitzboks needed to beat England in the tournament finale to win the World Rugby Sevens Series title.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 28: Dalvon Blood of the Springboks U20 scores a try during the U20 International Series match between Junior Springboks and Georgia at Markotter Stadium on June 28, 2021 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Dalvon ready to be blooded into Blitzboks

Dalvon Blood thought it was bad news on Sunday morning when he answered the phone and the Blitzboks team doctor was on the other end, but his anxiety was soon replaced by ecstasy.

Watch: High fives from relentless Ruhan

The Blitzboks are back on the sevens circuit this weekend in France and hopefully hand off opponents like Ruhan Nel.

Blitzboks turn to young Blood as Davids misses out

The Blitzboks squad to play in the France Sevens this weekend had a late change when Selvyn Davids was declared medically unfit to travel, with Dalvon Blood named as his replacement.

Muller du Plessis of South Africa looks for support during the match between Kenya and South Africa on day 2 of the HBC Canada Sevens Edmonton held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 26th September 2021.

Muller thrilled to be back with Blitzboks ‘brothers’

After five months spent recovering from a broken leg, Muller du Plessis can’t wait to get in the Blitzboks huddle at the France Sevens in Toulouse next weekend. DYLAN JACK reports.

Branco du Preez of South Africa in actions during the Cup Semi Finals between South Africa and USA

Blitzboks get Branco boost

The most capped Blitzbok in South African sevens history, Branco du Preez is back and raring to get back to work for the World Rugby Sevens series champions at the next two tournaments of the 2021/22 season.