Shakes: Blitzboks always ready to roll
Morning, noon or night, the Blitzboks know they have to be switched on and ready to deliver as they aim to continue their growth as a squad at the New Zealand Sevens this weekend.
Sink or swim for bleary-eyed Blitzboks
The Blitzboks will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at the New Zealand Sevens this weekend.
Blitzboks to celebrate milestones in Hamilton
Stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen is looking forward to a first experience of the New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend, which will be his 35th tournament for the Blitzboks.
Rookie to debut for Blitzboks Down Under
Rookie Jaiden Baron has been named in the Blitzboks squad for the next two legs of the World Sevens Series, in Australia and New Zealand.
Watch: How rugby changed Shakes’ life
His father was a football coach, yet Blitzboks skipper Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi explains how picking up the oval ball changed his life forever.
LIVE: Hong Kong Sevens
Follow the live action from the Hong Kong Sevens Cup quarter-finals. #Blitzboks
World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series: All You Need To Know
The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series schedule for 2023 has been released. Two three-day tournaments including men’s and women’s competitions will be held at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch on April 20–22 and 28–30.
Sevens veteran Branco bids Blitzboks farewell
South Africa’s most-capped Springbok Sevens player, Branco du Preez, has retired from international sevens rugby and will leave the Blitzboks with a bouquet of career records, gold medals and highlights.
Watch: Lomu, the all-round icon
Jonah Lomu, rugby’s first genuine global superstar, absolutely bulldozed the Australia team when he was unleashed by New Zealand in this sevens clash.
Ngcobo: So far, so good for Blitzboks
Sandile Ngcobo said that while he was displeased with the Blitzboks’ attitude on the final day of the Cape Town Sevens, he was satisfied with the overall progress that has been made since the opening tournament in Hong Kong.
