Blitzboks determined to rebuild reputation
Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the Blitzboks aim to bounce back from the disappointments of last season in the upcoming SVNS series.
Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the Blitzboks aim to bounce back from the disappointments of last season in the upcoming SVNS series.
The Blitzboks launch their Dubai sevens title defence against Samoa on 2 December, before a clash against last season’s overall champions, New Zealand.
Debutant Ricardo Duarttee was awarded a place in the World Sevens Series dream team from the 2022-23 Dubai leg, along with two Blitzboks teammates.
The Dubai Sevens trophy fitted nicely in Ricardo Duarttee’s arms as he walked around the Springbok Sevens changeroom at the completion of the second round of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Sandile Ngcobo and Siviwe Soyizwapi have described South Africa’s latest triumph in Dubai as massively humbling, but also much needed for the Springbok Sevens.
South Africa made it an impressive four World Sevens Series titles on the spin in Dubai with a resounding victory over Ireland on Saturday.
Defending champions South Africa will face Ireland in an exciting finale to the Dubai Sevens after an injury time try from Shilton van Wyk clinched victory against New Zealand on Saturday.
The Blitzboks bounced back in dramatic fashion with back-to-back Pool A wins at the Dubai Sevens on Friday, to finish top of the group and secure a quarterfinal sport against Samoa on Saturday.
Ricardo Duarttee scored two tries and set up another as the Blitzboks fought to a thrilling victory over Samoa to set up a semi-final meeting with New Zealand at the Dubai Sevens on Saturday.
The Blitzboks scored in the final minute of play to snatch a victory against defending series champions Australia and progress to the cup quarterfinals of the Dubai Sevens on Friday.