Draining format clogs Blitzboks’ blockage
A protracted schedule took the wind out of South Africa’s sails at the rain-soaked Cape Town Sevens on Sunday and extended their seven-year drought at home, writes DYLAN JACK.
Blitzboks miss podium, Samoa crowned champs
The Blitzboks were forced to settle for fourth place after being handed a second successive loss at the Cape Town Sevens by the USA in rainy conditions on Sunday night.
Cape Town Sevens to escape the axe
The popular Sevens Series tournament in the Mother City is reportedly not part of World Rugby’s plans to cut several host cities next season.
Blitzboks booted out of Cape Town Sevens
The Blitzboks’ dream of a first Cape Town Sevens title since 2015 came crashing down when Samoa landed an extra-time drop goal in the semi-finals on Sunday.
Blitzboks to bring the pain against Samoa
Coach Sandile Ngcobo has demanded that the Blitzboks do their Day 2 heroics at the Cape Town Sevens “justice” by dominating Samoa, in order to book a place in the final on Sunday.
Blitzboks strive for perfection
Skipper Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi has promised a more complete performance from the Blitzboks as they look to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Cape Town Sevens unbeaten.
Brilliant Blitzboks too hot for Fiji
The Blitzboks climbed to the top of their pool at the Cape Town Sevens, streaking to victory against rivals Fiji in sweltering conditions on Saturday morning.
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Snyman orders Blitzboks to stick it to Fiji
Springbok Sevens assistant coach Philip Snyman was satisfied, but not smiling, after the Blitzboks’ opening victory at the Cape Town Sevens on Friday evening.
Blitzboks brush off Canada in Cape Town opener
The Blitzboks scored two second-half tries to beat Canada and make a winning start to their quest for a first Cape Town Sevens title since 2015.
