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Dec 4, 25 •
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Comments Off on Sokoyi to debut as Blitzboks prepare to defend Cape Town crown
Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium, where the Blitzboks will aim to defend their crown in the second round of the season. The 23-year-old, born in Upington...
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Dec 3, 25 •
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Comments Off on Reynders still soaking it up with a smile
Zander Reynders’ debut for the Springbok Sevens, a year ago at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, was a surreal experience and to return to DHL Stadium where it all started was a reminder of how blessed his rugby career has been since. The 24-year-old was a rookie...
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Dec 1, 25 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks can’t wait to claim redemption at home
The overnight flight from Dubai to Cape Town was more than enough time for the Blitzboks to reflect on their fifth place finish at the Emirates Dubai 7s tournament and upon arrival in the Mother City this morning, Springbok Sevens sweeper Ricardo Duarttee was...
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Dec 1, 25 •
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Comments Off on Exciting pool draw locked in for HSBC SVNS Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens will face Dubai champions New Zealand, as well as Fiji and Great Britain on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Saturday as the pool draw was confirmed following last weekend’s action in the desert. The first pool match kicks...
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Nov 30, 25 •
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Comments Off on Snyman: “We will rectify Dubai mishaps in Cape Town”
It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman after the Blitzboks’ fifth-place finish at the Emirates Dubai 7s on Sunday, but he admitted that they did not perform to their own expectations. After dropping out of the title...
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Nov 28, 25 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks are good to go, now to deliver in Dubai
There has been a constant thread coming from the Springbok Sevens in Dubai this week, a positive message from players and the team’s head coach Philip Snyman that the Blitzboks are ready and able to deliver another memorable Emirates Dubai 7s performance to...
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Nov 27, 25 •
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Comments Off on Visser: “We have many reasons to do well in Dubai”
It was an umpteenth trip to the Emirates Dubai Sevens for Impi Visser on Monday, but the first time as Springbok Sevens captain – little wonder he represented the Blitzboks with dignified pride and confidence at the official captains’ photo this week....
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Nov 26, 25 •
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Comments Off on Van Wyk eager to give Blitzboks a fast start in Dubai
It will be almost four years to the day when a bright-eyed 21-year-old Shilton van Wyk ran onto the pitch at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, representing the Springbok Sevens for the first time on the international stage. On that day, 30 November 2021, the...
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Nov 25, 25 •
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Comments Off on Oosthuizen aiming for seventh heaven in Dubai
Six tournament victories out of eight played is no mean feat, but for Ryan Oosthuizen, another go at glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s tournament this weekend could not come quick enough. The 2026 HSBC SVNS kicks off this weekend, with The Sevens hosting the...
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Nov 13, 25 •
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Comments Off on Shilton van Wyk ready to fire in 2026 season
Springbok Sevens flyer Shilton van Wyk has experienced a lot in his HSBC SVNS career, including many highs and also inevitable lows, but he is determined to chase perfection in the forthcoming world series season. The 25-year-old made his Blitzbok debut in...
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Nov 6, 25 •
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Comments Off on Snyman: Blitzboks ready for tournament mode
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed his satisfaction with the progress of his squad’s HSBC SVNS pre-season preparations on Thursday, as they finished their final condition block before the 2026 season kicks off. The Blitzboks played in a...
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Sep 23, 25 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to continue putting building blocks in place in 2026
The Springbok Sevens will start the new season as defending HSBC SVNS World Champions, but for Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman, it will not be a year of protecting their title at all cost. Rather, according to Snyman, another holistic approach can be...
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Feb 13, 25 •
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Comments Off on Small tweaks as Blitzboks look to get the Jobb done in Canada
Sebastiaan Jobb will make a return to HSBC SVNS after almost two years while Tristan Leyds is fit and ready for more Springbok Sevens duty in the 2025 season after the duo have been recalled to the Blitzbok team for the fourth tournament of the current...
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Jan 9, 25 •
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Comments Off on Snyman: Blitzboks back on the SVNS horse
The challenging pool draw for the HSBC SVNS Perth at the end of the month completed the circle of motivation for the Springbok Sevens squad, who returned to their base in Stellenbosch last week already. That is according to Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman,...
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Dec 3, 24 •
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Comments Off on Human: Blitzboks owe supporters a big one in Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens team assembled in Cape Town on Tuesday without Ryan Oosthuizen, who picked up a concussion in Dubai last weekend and was ruled out of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town this weekend. Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman will only name the replacement...
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Nov 27, 24 •
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Comments Off on Leyds: Blitzboks need to lay down a marker for new season
Tristan Leyds might be a first timer at the Emirates Dubai 7s this year and low on HSBC SVNS experience compared to the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad, but the playmaker is more than ready for his debut at The SEVENS Stadium this weekend. The 27-year-old...
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Nov 21, 24 •
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Comments Off on Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend. Snyman – who was confirmed as Blitzbok head coach...
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Jun 27, 24 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens A side off to Mauritius
Five capped players are amongst a group of 13 to leave for Mauritius on Thursday to participate in the Rugby Africa Sevens Series. David Brits, James Murphy, Jaiden Barron, Mfundo Ndhlovu and Sebastiaan Jobb will be important contributors in the SA...
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Feb 26, 24 •
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Comments Off on Ngcobo: Blitzboks need to find consistency
The Springbok Sevens’ ninth place finish in Canada, at the fourth HSBC SVNS tournament of the season, was described as frustrating by the teams head coach Sandile Ngcobo, with the lack of consistency at the top the agenda this week as they prepare for their...
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Feb 16, 24 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Blitzbok squad named for North American trip
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo made five changes to his travelling squad for the next two HSBC SVNS tournaments, in Vancouver next weekend and Los Angeles a week later. Impi Visser, Shaun Williams, Rosko Specman, Justin Geduld and Darren Adonis...
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Jan 25, 24 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks’ eyes only on the prize in Perth
Travelling the world and exploring new destinations with smiles on faces are elements one can attribute to the Springbok Sevens team over many seasons of HSBC SVNS, but as they settled into Perth for yet another new stop in the world series, the real purpose...
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Sep 15, 23 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks expecting the unexpected in Harare
There were some familiar faces at the tournament hotel and the flight to Harare was almost like travelling to Johannesburg, but the Springbok Sevens team’s journey to Zimbabwe – for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers on Saturday and Sunday –...
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Sep 11, 23 •
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Comments Off on Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers. Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo...
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Aug 4, 23 •
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Comments Off on Tickets on sale for HSBC SVNS in Cape Town
HSBC SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded global celebration of Rugby Sevens, will be coming to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 9-10 December 2023. Tickets for HSBC SVNS CPT are now on sale at SVNS.comor Ticketmaster. Unreserved seats start at R350,...
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May 22, 23 •
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Comments Off on Duarttee darts away with World Series award
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London on Sunday evening. The winners in the men’s categories...
