‘Blitzboks coming together was key’
Coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks’ title success at the Dubai Sevens came as a direct result of the team’s unity despite the squad’s limited time together.
Coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks’ title success at the Dubai Sevens came as a direct result of the team’s unity despite the squad’s limited time together.
Blitzboks boss Neil Powell says player management and rotation will be of utmost importance during this season’s World Rugby Sevens Series, which kicks off on Thursday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Siviwe Soyizwapi has shouldered extra responsibility as a player and leader for the Blitzboks, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
After a challenging season on and off the field, the Blitzboks are determined to complete a successful rebuilding phase, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Fiji capped off a fine weekend by claiming the Paris Sevens title after beating New Zealand 35-24 in the final on Sunday.
Fiji were crowned 2018-19 World Sevens Series champions after beating the USA in the semi-finals of the Paris Sevens on Sunday.
The Blitzboks beat Argentina 40-21 in their final pool game on Saturday to set up a Cup quarter-final clash against Australia at the London Sevens.
The Blitzboks eased to a comfortable 45-14 victory over Canada on day one of the London Sevens on Saturday.
Blitzboks forward Zain Davids will undergo shoulder surgery on Wednesday, and has been ruled out of the last three tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Zain Davids has had to withdraw from the Blitzboks squad for this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens because of a shoulder injury.