Dupont prepared to ‘sacrifice’ for Olympics bid
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Monday he will have to make “sacrifices” if he is to feature for his country at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Monday he will have to make “sacrifices” if he is to feature for his country at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Sandile Ngcobo believes his Blitzboks side should get a final shot at qualifying for the Olympic Games next year after falling at the final hurdle in Zimbabwe.
The Blitzboks have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the African Olympic qualifiers after a commanding display in the pool stage in Harare.
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced Blitzboks squad for the Olympic Games qualifier in Harare.
The sensational goose-stepping of a Grey College U17 sevens player caught the attention of DHL Stormers star Hacjivah Dayimani.
Cape Town has been confirmed as one of the eight iconic destinations that comprise SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded sevens series.
Blitzboks star Ricardo Duarttee was among the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series award winners announced on Sunday following a spectacular conclusion to the season in London.
The Blitzboks produced another sublime display to claim a convincing victory over the USA and progress to the Toulouse Sevens cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
The Blitzboks recovered from opening the Toulouse Sevens with a loss to France when they hammered rivals Fiji on Friday night.
Philip Snyman believes the Blitzboks will benefit from the return of several key experienced playmakers from injury for this weekend’s Toulouse Sevens.