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.

Bok Women will ‘bring it’ in Sevens World Cup

The Springbok Women face an unenviable task in taking on France in their Sevens World Cup opener, but are determined to use the element of surprise in front of their home support in Cape Town on Friday.

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.

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.

De Bruin follows family footsteps into rugby

Springbok Women’s Sevens player Marlize de Bruin will follow in her older brother’s footsteps and represent South Africa at a major rugby tournament at the Sevens World Cup this weekend.

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.

Deadly Davids keen for Cape Town baptism

Angelo Davids is eager to make his first sevens run-out at Cape Town Stadium in this weekend’s World Cup, having never played the shortened version of the game in front of his home supporters before.

Fired-up Fiji have eyes on the prize

Fiji have put the disappointment of the Commonwealth Games and World Sevens Series behind them and are hungry for gold at this weekend’s Sevens World Cup in Cape Town.