SA Player of the Year: The nominees
Five Springbok players have been nominated in the South African Player of the Year category. Here we take a closer look at each contender.
Mariette Adams
Powell: Blitzboks far from perfect
Coach Neil Powell has lauded the Blitzboks’ 26-14 win over Fiji, but believes his team can play even better in their final Pool A clash against the USA later on Saturday.
Kolisi: I want to achieve more
World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he wants to offer inspiration but avoid the pitfalls of fame.
Imbokodo target CT Sevens playoffs
Springbok Women’s Sevens captain Zintle Mpupha believes the team can reach the knock-out stage of the Cape Town Sevens this coming weekend. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Blitzboks keen to use home advantage
Dylan Sage and Ryan Oosthuizen say the Blitzboks have to make use of every opportunity at the Cape Town Sevens this coming weekend.
Impressive Blitzboks clinch Dubai Sevens crown
The Blitzboks were crowned Dubai Sevens champions after beating New Zealand 15-0 in the final on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Blitzboks to face Kiwis in Dubai Cup final
The Blitzboks ran in six tries for a commanding 36-7 victory over Samoa in the cup semi-finals of the Dubai Sevens on Saturday.
Powell’s juggling act
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.
Jaer chasing Olympic dream
Playmaker Malcolm Jaer is determined to make a good impression for the Blitzboks in the looming World Rugby Sevens Series in order to be in contention for Olympic selection.
Inside the mind of Mark Andrews
The former Springbok forward shares a few of his favourite pastimes and adventures away from the game.
