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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 10: Ronald Brown of South Africa in action during day 2 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Brown: Blitzboks didn’t stick to the plan

Playmaker Ronald Brown says the Blitzboks went off script against Ireland in Cape Town on Saturday night and it cost them a shot at winning the 2022 Sevens World Cup.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 10: A very disappointed Muller du Plessis of South Africa after day 2 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ireland land knockout blow on Blitzboks

The Blitzboks were punished for a error-filled performance as Ireland scored four tries to claim a quarter-final victory and send the Sevens World Cup hosts packing in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 10: Nadine Roos of South Africa on her way to scores a try during day 2 of the Rugby Womens World Cup Sevens 2022 Challenge 13/16 Place match18 between South Africa and Colombia at DHL Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Roos show steers Bok Women Sevens to victory

Nadine Roos scored four tries as the Springbok Women’s Sevens broke their 2022 Sevens World Cup drought with a 13th/16th-place playoff victory over Columbia in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 09: Players during the Round of 16 match between South Africa and Chile on day 1 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks worried about slipping up in quarters

Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is concerned about the potential impact of pitch conditions at Cape Town Stadium when the Blitzboks take on Ireland in the Sevens World Cup late on Saturday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 09: Angelo Davids of South Africa during day 1 of the MenÕs Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 Round of 16, Match 16 between South Africa and Chile at DHL Stadium on September 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa

Blitzboks cruise to World Cup quarters

The Blitzboks showed few signs of nerves in their opening Sevens World Cup fixture as they thrashed minnows Chile in the final match of the day in Cape Town on Friday to progress to the quarter-finals.

Kiwi pundits laud ‘freak’ Moodie

Former Crusaders scrumhalf Bryn Hall has pinpointed Canan Moodie’s debut try as the turning point during the Springboks’ clash against the Wallabies in Sydney.

Blitzboks set for Chile reception

Chile scored in extra-time to claim a come-from-behind win against Philip Snyman’s Germany and set up a round of 16 clash against the Blitzboks in the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town on Friday.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Selvyn Davids of South Africa and fellow players hug each other after winning 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.

Family fuels Blitzboks’ World Cup charge

Selvyn Davids and Impi Visser both fought back the tears when asked about the Blitzboks playing in front of their family and friends at this weekend’s Sevens World Cup in Cape Town.

Selvyn Davids and Neil Powell at Blitzboks training

Powell: Goodbyes can wait until after World Cup

Neil Powell says the Blitzboks have shelved any emotions around his farewell after finishing preparations for his final tournament as head coach in the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town this weekend.

of South Africa with trophy during the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 captain's photo and media opportunity at Signal Hill on September 07, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 07:

‘Amazing atmosphere’ excites Blitzboks

The Blitzboks are counting on a packed Cape Town Stadium to drive them out of the starting blocks when the race for the 2022 Sevens World Cup trophy begins on Friday.