Blitzboks newcomer set for Dubai debut
The uncapped Impi Visser has been named in the Blitzboks’ squad for the opening tournament of the 2018-19 World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.
‘New Blitzboks will bring new energy’
Blitzboks speedster Muller du Plessis says the team will benefit from having a combination of youth and experience during the next World Rugby Sevens Series. DYLAN JACK reports.
Watch: Seven awesome Dubai Sevens tries
Seabelo Senatla’s stunning try against Kenya features in World Rugby’s selection.
Highlights: Dubai Sevens (Day 2)
The Blitzboks beat Samoa, Fiji and New Zealand to retain their Dubai Sevens crown.
Blitzboks retain Dubai crown
The Blitzboks claimed the Dubai Sevens title with an impressive 24-12 win over New Zealand in the Cup final on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. While the Springboks were locked in battle against Wales – and coming second best – the Blitzboks were at their rampaging best as they charged to a second successive Dubai title. Before this match, South Africa boasted a… Read more →
Blitzboks oust Fiji to reach final
The Blitzboks will play New Zealand in the Cup final of the Dubai Sevens after beating Fiji 12-7 on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. The decider will take place at 17:33 SA time. Apart from a rusty performance against Uganda in their opening match, the Blitzboks had been in superb touch in Dubai. This knockout clash against Fiji was to be their toughest challenge so… Read more →
Blitzboks surge into semis
The Blitzboks beat Samoa 26-10 to advance to the Cup semi-finals of the Dubai Sevens on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. South Africa will next face Fiji, who beat Scotland in their quarter-final. The Blitzboks were made to fight for every inch in this quarter-final clash against a Samoan side that was competitive right until the end. Samoa were pinned inside their half… Read more →
Clinical Blitzboks blank Canada
The Blitzboks claimed a comprehensive 28-0 win over Canada on Friday to end day one of the Dubai Sevens unbeaten. South Africa had earlier claimed wins over Uganda (19-10) and Kenya (48-5), while Canada had slumped to a 29-15 defeat against Kenya and battled to an unimpressive 22-17 win over Uganda. The Blitzboks seized control of the match from the outset. After a tremendously… Read more →
Watch: Afrika, Agaba hit serious speeds
Cecil Afrika and Tim Agaba link up to score for the Blitzboks at the Dubai Sevens.
Senatla stars as Blitzboks crush Kenya
Seabelo Senatla scored a hat-trick to guide the Blitzboks to a resounding 48-5 win over Kenya at the Dubai Sevens on Friday. Jeffery Oluoch put Kenya in front with an early try, but two handling errors were expertly pounced on by the Blitzboks for the lead. With Kenya on the attack, a loose pass was scooped up by Senatla, who… Read more →
