Blitzboks get quadruple boost for Hong Kong
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.
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.
Sandile Ngcobo’s head is reportedly on the chopping block as part of a Blitzboks coaching shakeup amid an underwhelming 2024 campaign.
Ben Gollings has been sacked as head coach of the Fiji sevens team, the Fiji Rugby Union said, four months before the side bids for a third straight Olympic gold in Paris.
Former sevens star Ruhan Nel has shared insight on the challenges facing the Blitzboks, while asking fans to be patient with head coach Sandile Ngcobo and his young squad.
France whitewashed Great Britain in Sunday’s final to end a 19-year wait for a tournament title in Los Angeles, completing a stunning North American debut for Antoine Dupont.