Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip
Playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad for the two tournaments in Spain later this month.
Playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad for the two tournaments in Spain later this month.
Zain Davids says the Springbok Sevens team’s preparation for the two forthcoming Sevens Series tournaments in Malaga and Seville has been close to perfect.
The Blitzboks have returned to training in preparation for the two Sevens Series tournaments in Spain and the squad has been boosted by Justin Geduld’s return from injury.
Springbok Sevens speedster Angelo Davids has signed a two-year contract with Western Province Professional Rugby.
Four South Africans and a Kenya have been included in World Rugby’s seven-man Dream Team for the second Dubai Sevens tournament of the season.
Look back at the highlights from the Springbok Sevens side’s journey to claiming back-to-back Dubai tournament victories despite playing with a reduced squad.
Coach Neil Powell and captain Siviwe Soyizwapi praised the Blitzboks’ character after the team rallied from a difficult week during which they only had 11 fit players.
After scoring the match-winning try in the Dubai Sevens semi-final, Springbok Sevens star JC Pretorius dotted down again for the decisive score in the final to secure back-to-back titles for the Blitzboks.
The Blitzboks claimed a hard-fought 10-7 win over Australia in the final to successfully defend their title at the second Dubai Sevens tournament.
JC Pretorius scored a late try as the Blitzboks beat France 19-12 in the Cup semi-finals of the second Dubai Sevens tournament.