Boost for sevens as World Cup dates confirmed
SA Rugby on Tuesday confirmed that the World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town will take place next year from 9-11 September, with the Blitzboks and Imbokodo included on the roster.
Watch: Blitzboks love being back at training
Despite not seeing any competitive action for a while to come, the Blitzboks are back in camp doing gym work and running bleep tests in preparation for next year’s tournaments.
In pictures: Blitzboks return to training
Check out some of the pictures from the Blitzboks’ camp as some squad members returned to the team’s base in Stellenbosch for testing, ahead of their return to training.
Rewind: Afrika assists Habana on Sevens return
Look back at when Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika combined superbly with Springbok icon Bryan Habana, who scored his first Sevens try 12 years after making his debut.
Afrika: I hope l leave the jersey in better position
Retiring Blitzbok Cecil Afrika says he is grateful to have played for the Springbok Sevens team and thanks fans for their contributions and continued support during his illustrious career.
Watch: Cecil Afrika – Blitzbok great
Following the retirement of Cecil Afrika, check out this special tribute video from rugby.com.au of some of the Springbok Sevens great’s best moments over the years.
Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19
SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Sevens players and staff are being tested for coronavirus because they came into contact with the Australia Men’s Sevens side.
Blitzboks banking on momentum in LA
The Springbok Sevens team will have an extra day of preparation as they gear up for the fifth leg of the World Sevens Series in Los Angeles this weekend.
Inspired Pretorius ready to make his mark
JC Pretorius discusses his strengths and weaknesses, his role within the Blitzboks set-up, Neil Powell’s pulling power and how the team is shaping up ahead of the Olympics.
Pretorius: Small things cost us in Hamilton
Blitzbok star JC Pretorius says a lack of attention to detail cost the team during the Hamilton Sevens last weekend.
