‘Blitzboks must tap into young talent’
Captain Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks need to utilise the strengths of their young players in Las Vegas this weekend.
Captain Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks need to utilise the strengths of their young players in Las Vegas this weekend.
Sako Makata is set to make his Blitzboks debut after being named in the squad for the next two legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series in the USA and Canada next month.
Kyle Brown scored a late try as the Blitzboks edged Australia 12-10 to finish fifth at the Sydney Sevens, while New Zealand beat the USA 21-5 in the final.
The Blitzboks thrashed Spain 33-0 in their fifth-place semi-final at the Sydney Sevens on Sunday to set up a rematch with Australia.
England powered into the Cup semi-finals of the Sydney Sevens after cruising to a 26-5 win over the Blitzboks on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Blitzboks finished top of their pool and qualified for the Cup quarter-finals of the Sydney Sevens despite losing 29-21 to Australia on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
JC Pretorius will make his Blitzboks debut at the Sydney Sevens this weekend.
Blitzboks captain Philip Snyman says the team has had a deep introspection following their fourth-place finish at the Hamilton Sevens last weekend.
Blitzboks forward Zain Davids says he is relishing the starting opportunities that have come his way in the World Rugby Sevens Series this season.
Werner Kok says the Blitzboks need to fix their mistakes and do the basics well if they are to bounce back at the Sydney Sevens.