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Watch: Slipstreaming the Blitzboks

Go behind the scenes in part one of this mini documentary to follow the Blitzboks’ preparations for the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Selvyn Davids of South Africa and fellow players hug each other after winning 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.

Family fuels Blitzboks’ World Cup charge

Selvyn Davids and Impi Visser both fought back the tears when asked about the Blitzboks playing in front of their family and friends at this weekend’s Sevens World Cup in Cape Town.

of South Africa with trophy during the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 captain's photo and media opportunity at Signal Hill on September 07, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 07:

‘Amazing atmosphere’ excites Blitzboks

The Blitzboks are counting on a packed Cape Town Stadium to drive them out of the starting blocks when the race for the 2022 Sevens World Cup trophy begins on Friday.

Home support has Brown ‘pumped’ for World Cup

When the Blitzboks last played a sevens match at Cape Town Stadium, Ronald Brown watched on as a teary-eyed spectator, but is using that experience to motivate him in this weekend’s Sevens World Cup.

Blitzboks cut two players from Sevens World Cup squad

Coach Neil Powell had to break the news to a pair of disappointed Blitzboks who didn’t make the final squad for the Sevens World Cup.

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.

Blitzboks dejected after defeat to Argentina at Singapore Sevens

How the Blitzboks will negotiate tricky World Cup format

Blitzboks assistant coach Renfred Dazel has revealed the plan to keep the team on its toes through a challenging Sevens World Cup fixture list in Cape Town this weekend

Stars aligned for Blitzboks vs Fiji World Cup final

If all goes according to plan, the stage is set for the Blitzboks to face Fiji in the Sevens World Cup final in Cape Town on Sunday night.

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.

Watch: Afrika’s greatest hits

Cecil Afrika has made a surprise return to the Blitzbok fold for the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town: here’s a look back at how he conquered the world of sevens rugby.