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Powell gets tough on lukewarm Blitzboks

The Blitzboks still lead the World Sevens Series after finishing fifth at the Canada Sevens, but coach Neil Powell says the overall performances were below par and can’t be sugar-coated.

Powell cracks whip as Blitzboks get defensive

Coach Neil Powell expects a more disciplined performance as the Blitzboks look to retain the Canada Sevens title this weekend.

Blitzboks dejected after defeat to Argentina at Singapore Sevens

Blitzboks’ reputation at stake

South Africa must prove it was just a bad day at the office in Singapore when they front up in the Vancouver Sevens, writes DYLAN JACK.

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: General view of South African players during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens match between South Africa and England at Estadio Ciudad de Malaga on January 22, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)

Powell: Blitzboks beat themselves in record-ending loss

Neil Powell was left unhappy with the way the Blitzboks performed in their Pool A loss to the USA in the Singapore Sevens on Saturday, which brought their 36-game unbeaten run to an end.

Powell: Blitzboks have used time off wisely

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says they have used the break in the sevens season to work on their fitness and conditioning ahead of a long haul of fixtures that will conclude with the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town.

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.

Sharks boss eager for Powell to lend a hand

The Sharks’ Sean Everitt is desperate for Neil Powell to take over as director of rugby, allowing him to be more “hands on” as head coach.

Powell promoted to Sharks director of rugby

The Sharks have announced that Blitzboks coach Neil Powell will be taking over as director of rugby when he completes his move to Durban later this year.

Powell boosts Sharks’ prep for Bulls clash

Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell has linked up with the Sharks for a brief spell ahead of the crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Powell praises Blitzboks’ courage and endeavour

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell lauded the effort of his squad after they beat Australia 33-7 in the Cup final of the second Spain Sevens tournament in Seville.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Sandile Ngcobo of South Africa gets away from the Scottish defence during the day 1 match between South Africa and Scotland at the HSBC Sydney Sevens at Allianz Stadium on February 06, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.

Former Blitzbok in the running to succeed Powell

Former sevens player and current head coach of the SA Sevens Academy team Sandile Ngcobo is reportedly the front-runner to succeed Neil Powell as Blitzboks head coach.