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epa09705417 South African players celebrate their gold medal following their victory against Argentina on their at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series match held in Malaga, Spain, 23 January 2022. EPA/DANIEL PEREZ

Powell: Blitzboks’ character key in tough Malaga final

Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell was delighted with his team’s mental strength to twice come from behind and win the Malaga Sevens final against Argentina on Sunday.

Watch: Powell reflects on Day 1, sweats injured captain

Coach Neil Powell summarises the Blitzboks’ performance on day one of the Spain Sevens, while there is doubt over the availability of injured skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi for the rest of the tournament.

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.

Powell: Blitzboks have room for improvement

Coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks have yet to get into their full stride despite their unbeaten run on day one of the second Sevens Series tournament in Dubai.

Powell: Blitzboks’ resolve to be tested in Dubai

Coach Neil Powell says the Springbok Sevens’ mental and physical resolve will be severely tested this weekend in Dubai, where they are the top seeds for round two of the new World Rugby Sevens Series.

Muller du Plessis of South Africa looks for support during the match between Kenya and South Africa on day 2 of the HBC Canada Sevens Edmonton held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 26th September 2021.

Du Plessis ruled out of second Dubai event

Springbok Sevens stalwart Muller du Plessis has been ruled out with a leg injury for this coming weekend’s second World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Dubai.

South Africa celebrate winning the Cup on day two of the Dubai Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens 2021 women's competition on 27 November, 2021. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby/BackpagePix

Record-breaking Blitzboks ‘felt’ support from SA

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell praised his team for stepping up when it mattered most in the Dubai Sevens on Saturday.

Blitzboks ready to launch exciting new season in Dubai

The Blitzboks kick-off their 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series campaign with a few testing encounters against fast-improving Ireland, Japan and Great Britain on the first day of the season-opening Dubai Sevens tournament, which starts on Friday.

World Rugby reveals 2022 Sevens Series schedule

World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the much-anticipated 2022 Sevens Series as the sport looks to capitalise on an impactful Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Powell credits Blitzbok players for World Series victory

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell says a magnificent team effort steered the Blitzboks to the Canada Sevens title in Edmonton this past weekend, a victory that also sealed the 2021 World Rugby Sevens series title for the South Africans.