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Powell: Sharks’ Boks needed a break

The Sharks resting Eben Etzebeth and benching Siya Kolisi is part of coach Neil Powell’s plan to manage the Springboks through an action-packed portion of the season.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 10: A very disappointed Muller du Plessis of South Africa after day 2 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks set aside World Cup pain for Cape Town gain

Back in Cape Town this weekend for the first time since the Sevens World Cup, the Blitzboks have put their disastrous campaign in the past as they look to continue their positive start under a new coaching staff.

Sharks boss breathes a sigh of relief

Neil Powell says it was “about the result” for the Sharks as they shook off a difficult week with a scrappy win over Ospreys in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Everitt (Head Coach) of the Cell C Sharks with Neil Powell of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Kolisi: Powell getting stuck into Sharks drills

Former Blitzbok head coach Neil Powell has only had a few weeks in his new position as Cell C Sharks director of rugby, but his impact has already been hailed by Siya Kolisi.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Neil Powell of South Africa hugs Angelo Davids after his team won the gold medal during the Rugby Sevens final match between South Africa and Fiji on day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Coventry Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Coventry, England.

Davids: Powell much more than a coach

Angelo Davids paid an emotional tribute to outgoing Blitzboks coach Neil Powell at the Sevens World Cup on Sunday.

Selvyn Davids and Neil Powell at Blitzboks training

Powell: Goodbyes can wait until after World Cup

Neil Powell says the Blitzboks have shelved any emotions around his farewell after finishing preparations for his final tournament as head coach in the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town this weekend.

From wedding plans to World Cup tactics for Afrika

He did not know what the question was going to be when he saw an incoming call from Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell, but Cecil Africa instinctively knew the answer to it.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 10: Neil Powell (Blitzboks Coach) with the trophies during the Rugby World Cup Sevens Castle Lite locker room launch at DHL Stadium on August 10, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks fired up for Powell’s farewell

Spurred on by the thrill of hosting the Sevens World Cup, the Blitzboks are further motivated to make the most of coach Neil Powell’s last dance with the team.

Blitzboks looking for light at the end of LA tunnel

Neil Powell says the Blitzboks will be staying positive as they prepare for the Cape Town-based Sevens World Cup after a poor finish to the Sevens Series in Los Angeles.

Powell fumes as Blitzboks slip at final hurdle

Neil Powell was left unhappy after the Blitzboks slipped to a 13th-place finish at the Los Angeles Sevens, which allowed Australia to secure their very first Sevens Series title.