Powell disappointed with Blitzboks discipline
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell said he was left disappointed with his team’s discipline and mental approach after their fourth-place finish at the Vancouver Sevens.
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell said he was left disappointed with his team’s discipline and mental approach after their fourth-place finish at the Vancouver Sevens.
The Blitzboks finished in fourth place after being handed a 26-19 defeat by hosts Canada, while New Zealand extended their Series lead by winning the Vancouver Sevens.
The Blitzboks came from a 10-point deficit to claim a 26-10 victory over the USA in the quarter-finals of the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday.
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The Blitzboks booked a Cup quarter-final berth after beating Argentina 17-5 and thrashing England 38-0 to finish top of Pool A on day one of the Vancouver Sevens.
The Blitzboks began the defence of their Vancouver Sevens title with a hard-fought 12-0 victory against Japan on Saturday.
Cecil Afrika says the Blitzboks have to embrace their opportunities at the Vancouver Sevens this weekend.
JC Pretorius has been named as the Blitzboks’ reserve player for this weekend’s Vancouver Sevens tournament, switching places with Mfundo Ndhlovu.
Werner Kok has attributed the Blitzboks’ stunning 29-24 LA Sevens Cup final win over Fiji to great depth in the Springbok Sevens set-up.
Branco du Preez has described the Blitzboks’ extraordinary 29-24 Cup final win over Fiji in Los Angeles as one of the most phenomenal victories of his career.