Planned hit-out crucial for Sevens Academy
SA Rugby Sevens Academy coach Sandile Ngcobo says the planned sevens tournaments for 2021 will bring a sense of anticipation and relief, allowing teams to measure the progress they’ve made this year.
Blow for Blitzboks
The Springbok Sevens team have had to withdraw from the Madrid Sevens tournaments after the national government of Spain extended their COVID-19 related travel restrictions.
Du Plessis keen to bounce back
Blitzbok speedster Muller du Plessis says both he and his teammates are determined to come back stronger ahead of the Tokyo Olympics after a disrupted 2020.
White’s son sets sights on Blitzboks
Wesley White, son of Vodacom Bulls director of rugby and head coach Jake White, is targeting playing for the Blitzboks after joining the team for a trial.
Rookie overcomes illness to make Blitzboks squad
Ronald Brown has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for their trip to Madrid where they will compete in two tournaments hosted by the Spanish Rugby Union.
Blitzboks enter unknown territory
In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Neil Powell reveals how the Springbok Sevens squad have adopted new-look training programmes despite facing an uncertain future.
Powell concerned about Olympic Games preparation
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says World Rugby’s decision to postpone the Singapore and Hong Kong Sevens could leave teams short of preparation for the Olympics.
Gans is a man on a mission
In a snippet from the latest edition of SA Rugby magazine, Stedman Gans opens up about his permanent move away from the Blitzboks, life as a Stormers fan before becoming a Vodacom Bulls player and how rugby still stigmatises mental health.
Feature: Sevens stars making an impact
South Africa’s domestic season has been lit up by sevens converts, writes DYLAN JACK in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Sevens system deserves unreserved dues
South Africa’s sevens players are quickly proving they can make it big in the 15-man game, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
