Blitzboks top pool after England win
The Blitzboks finished the pool stage of the Dubai Sevens unbeaten after they beat England 19-14 in the final match of day two on Friday.
The Blitzboks finished the pool stage of the Dubai Sevens unbeaten after they beat England 19-14 in the final match of day two on Friday.
The Springbok Sevens Academy players look to be in high spirits after winning all three of their pool matches in the Dubai International Invitational.
Rosko Specman scored a brace of tries and assisted another two as the Blitzboks claimed a 35-5 win over Spain on day two of the Dubai Sevens on Friday.
Rosko Specman showcased his stepping ability as he ghosted past several Kenyan defenders for a crucial try for the Blitzboks in the Dubai Sevens on Thursday.
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.
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is fully aware of what it takes to finish top of the podium at the Dubai Sevens and hopes for a good start from his team this season.
Werner Kok is looking forward to playing for the Sevens Academy as he aims to reset after a loan spell with Top 14 side Toulouse.
Vodacom Super Rugby and the Currie Cup may have refreshed and improved Dylan Sage as a rugby player, but the Blitzbok forward admits it was still tough to get back in the green and gold and start playing sevens again.
Blitzboks veteran Chris Dry had the honour of handing debutant Christie Grobbelaar his official training jersey after their first training session in Dubai.
Stedman Gans is proud to have been given the opportunity to lead an experienced Sevens Academy side during the International Invitational tournament in Dubai this week.