World Rugby reveals 2022 Sevens Series schedule
World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the much-anticipated 2022 Sevens Series as the sport looks to capitalise on an impactful Olympic Games in Tokyo.
World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the much-anticipated 2022 Sevens Series as the sport looks to capitalise on an impactful Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the commanding performances by the Blitzboks in the recent World Rugby Sevens Series events in Vancouver and Edmonton buried the disappointment of the Tokyo Olympics.
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell says a magnificent team effort steered the Blitzboks to the Canada Sevens title in Edmonton this past weekend, a victory that also sealed the 2021 World Rugby Sevens series title for the South Africans.
The Blitzboks topped pool A of the Edmonton Sevens with commanding wins over Mexico, Hong Kong and Canada on day one of the tournament.
The Springbok Sevens team beat Hong Kong 46-0 in their quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last four showdown against Kenya.
The Blitzboks ran in eight unanswered tries to beat Mexico 56-0 in their opening match of the Edmonton Sevens on Saturday.
Neil Powell has praised the Blitzboks following their success at the Canada Sevens tournament in Vancouver, where they claimed the title in commanding fashion after beating Kenya in the Cup final on Monday.
The Blitzboks recovered from a stuttering start to claim a comfortable 54-5 victory over Spain in the Cup quarter-finals of the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday.
The Blitzboks scored 20 tries in three matches on day one of the Canada Sevens and only conceded three as they delivered a strong performance in the opening tournament of the 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series.
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has named four uncapped players in the 13-man squad to travel to Canada this weekend for tournaments in Vancouver and Edmonton later this month.