Watch: How rugby changed Shakes’ life
His father was a football coach, yet Blitzboks skipper Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi explains how picking up the oval ball changed his life forever.
Blitzboks strive for perfection
Skipper Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi has promised a more complete performance from the Blitzboks as they look to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Cape Town Sevens unbeaten.
Shakes: Blitzboks’ vibe feels different
Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi has welcomed the opportunity to set the record straight when he leads out a youthful side in this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens.
Blitzboks flying high after desert dogfight
Sandile Ngcobo and Siviwe Soyizwapi have described South Africa’s latest triumph in Dubai as massively humbling, but also much needed for the Springbok Sevens.
Bok flyer set to sprint for Blitzboks?
Blitzboks coach Sandile Ngcobo’s search for a new speedster could reportedly see him turn to a former Springbok wing, who has already started training with the team.
Mind over matter for Blitzboks in bubble
Their movements are very limited due to a hard tournament bubble, but the Blitzboks are still itching for the opening tournament of the 2022-23 Sevens Series in Hong Kong.
Blitzboks worried about slipping up in quarters
Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is concerned about the potential impact of pitch conditions at Cape Town Stadium when the Blitzboks take on Ireland in the Sevens World Cup late on Saturday night.
Shakes to lead Team SA’s quest for gold
Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi will skipper the South African men’s sevens team at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where Team SA will look to emulate Neil Powell’s 2014 class of gold medallists.
Blitzboks bucking like Branco in France
As skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi focuses the Blitzboks on familiar foes at the Toulouse Sevens this weekend, veteran Branco du Preez sets his sights on a major milestone.
Watch: Blitzboks all shook up for World Cup
Blitzbok skipper Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi is amped for the upcoming Sevens World Cup at Cape Town Stadium in September.
