Blitzboks bask in Olympic medal glory
Head coach Philip Snyman lauded the character of his players as the Blitzboks bounced back from a disappointing start to clinch the 2024 Olympic Rugby Sevens bronze medal.
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Head coach Philip Snyman lauded the character of his players as the Blitzboks bounced back from a disappointing start to clinch the 2024 Olympic Rugby Sevens bronze medal.
Six players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Blitzboks squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Blitzboks made an excellent start to the Singapore Sevens by demolishing Spain in their opening fixture on Friday.
Veteran playmaker Rosko Specman expects more composure from the Blitzboks after “silly” mistakes cost them against Ireland in the Los Angeles Sevens on Saturday.
Rosko Specman is keen to make his impact felt when he returns for the Blitzboks in his first Canada Sevens tournament since 2017.
Veteran playmaker Rosko Specman says his approach with the younger Blitzboks is to put them in “uncomfortable positions” in a bid to win the 2024 World Sevens Series.
Rosko Specman returns to the sevens circuit in Dubai this weekend, and is set to boost the Blitzboks with on-field sorcery like this mesmerising run against New Zealand.
Rosko Specman is ready to make magic once again for the Blitzboks in his return to the Sevens Series circuit, while offering his support to stand-in captain Selvyn Davids.
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced Blitzboks squad for the Olympic Games qualifier in Harare.
Seasoned playmaker Rosko Specman is relishing his return to the national sevens setup, and is confident South Africa can become No 1 in the world again.