Snyman: Blitzboks rebound starts now
Philip Snyman has backed the revitalised Blitzboks to make history in his first tournament as Springbok Sevens interim head coach in Hong Kong this weekend.
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Philip Snyman has backed the revitalised Blitzboks to make history in his first tournament as Springbok Sevens interim head coach in Hong Kong this weekend.
Michael Hooper will get his first taste of sevens action in Hong Kong this weekend, with Bryan Habana backing the former Wallabies captain to succeed where he struggled.
Promising youngsters Katlego Letebele and Quewin Nortje are fired up to make their mark for the Blitzboks at the prestigious Hong Kong leg of the World Sevens Series.
The Blitzboks hit the ground running in Hong Kong on Monday with their first training session only a few hours after arriving in the Far East.
Interim head coach Philip Snyman has made four changes to the Blitzboks squad for the next weekend’s World Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong.
Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the Hong Kong tournament, as the Wallabies Test veteran bids for a place at the Paris Olympics.
Russian outfit Zastava have announced the acquisition of Ricardo Duarttee, casting more doubt on the sevens playmaker’s Blitzboks future.
Rassie Erasmus remains unfazed by the struggles of the Sharks, while advocating for structural changes to help the Blitzboks return to the summit of sevens rugby.
Philip Snyman has been promoted to head coach of the Blitzboks with immediate effect, as Sandile Ngcobo returns to the junior structures.
Ricardo Duarttee’s sevens career is hanging in the balance after the Blitzboks star reportedly stood himself down from duty during the Vancouver Sevens.