Blitzboks

Blow for Blitzboks

The Springbok Sevens team have had to withdraw from the Madrid Sevens tournaments after the national government of Spain extended their COVID-19 related travel restrictions.

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Du Plessis keen to bounce back

Blitzbok speedster Muller du Plessis says both he and his teammates are determined to come back stronger ahead of the Tokyo Olympics after a disrupted 2020.

Rookie overcomes illness to make Blitzboks squad

Ronald Brown has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for their trip to Madrid where they will compete in two tournaments hosted by the Spanish Rugby Union.

Blitzboks enter unknown territory

In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Neil Powell reveals how the Springbok Sevens squad have adopted new-look training programmes despite facing an uncertain future.

Powell concerned about Olympic Games preparation

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says World Rugby’s decision to postpone the Singapore and Hong Kong Sevens could leave teams short of preparation for the Olympics.

In a snippet from the latest edition of SA Rugby magazine, Stedman Gans opens up about his permanent move away from the Blitzboks, life as a Stormers fan before becoming a Vodacom Bulls player and how rugby still stigmatises mental health.

What happened to Boom Prinsloo?

In a feature from the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, we caught up with former Bulls, Cheetahs and Blitzboks player Boom Prinsloo.

Afrika, Basson to play in USA

American side San Diego Legion has confirmed the signings of Blitzbok Cecil Afrika and Springbok Bjorn Basson for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.

Draft squad named for Green and Gold showdown

A host of capped Springboks, several Blitzboks and a number of recent Junior Boks are among a roster of 93 players in the draft squad for the historic Springbok Showdown in Cape Town on Saturday, 3 October.