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STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 28: Dalvon Blood of the Springboks U20 scores a try during the U20 International Series match between Junior Springboks and Georgia at Markotter Stadium on June 28, 2021 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Blitzboks turn to young Blood as Davids misses out

The Blitzboks squad to play in the France Sevens this weekend had a late change when Selvyn Davids was declared medically unfit to travel, with Dalvon Blood named as his replacement.

Muller du Plessis of South Africa looks for support during the match between Kenya and South Africa on day 2 of the HBC Canada Sevens Edmonton held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 26th September 2021.

Muller thrilled to be back with Blitzboks ‘brothers’

After five months spent recovering from a broken leg, Muller du Plessis can’t wait to get in the Blitzboks huddle at the France Sevens in Toulouse next weekend. DYLAN JACK reports.

The Blitzboks lift the 2019 Singapore Sevens trophy

On this day: Blitzboks comeback stuns Fiji in Singapore

On this day in 2019, the Blitzboks scored a last-minute penalty to secure a dramatic second-half comeback in the Singapore Sevens final against rivals Fiji.

Blitzboks dejected after defeat to Argentina at Singapore Sevens

Blitzboks’ reputation at stake

South Africa must prove it was just a bad day at the office in Singapore when they front up in the Vancouver Sevens, writes DYLAN JACK.

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: General view of South African players during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens match between South Africa and England at Estadio Ciudad de Malaga on January 22, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)

Powell: Blitzboks beat themselves in record-ending loss

Neil Powell was left unhappy with the way the Blitzboks performed in their Pool A loss to the USA in the Singapore Sevens on Saturday, which brought their 36-game unbeaten run to an end.

Brown ‘very, very keen’ to make Blitzboks return

Ronald Brown says watching the Blitzboks win back-to-back tournament titles in Spain fueled his hunger to get back on the field as he prepares to make a comeback from injury in the Singapore Sevens this weekend.

Throwback Thursday: The Blitzbok miracle in Singapore

Ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Sevens, rewind to when the Blitzboks came from a 19-point half-time deficit to win the tournament final against old foes Fiji in 2019.

Streaking Blitzboks won’t be distracted by history

Having this week returned to Singapore, the scene of a famous comeback victory for South Africa, captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the red-hot Blitzboks have made a point of focusing on the now.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 03: JC Pretorius of South Africa runs with the ball during the match between South Africa and Ireland on Day One of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

Blitzboks pleased to have NZ, Fiji back on circuit

Springbok Sevens star JC Pretorius says the team is looking forward to potentially facing Fiji and the All Blacks Sevens, when they return to the World Rugby Sevens series in Singapore this weekend.

Lubabalo Dobela gets first Blitzboks jersey

Watch: ‘Lubs’ gets first Blitzbok jersey

Watch the special moment that Lubabalo Dobela received his first ‘official’ Blitzboks training jersey ahead of his debut at this weekend’s Singapore Sevens.