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Powell boosts Sharks’ prep for Bulls clash

Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell has linked up with the Sharks for a brief spell ahead of the crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Powell praises Blitzboks’ courage and endeavour

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell lauded the effort of his squad after they beat Australia 33-7 in the Cup final of the second Spain Sevens tournament in Seville.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Sandile Ngcobo of South Africa gets away from the Scottish defence during the day 1 match between South Africa and Scotland at the HSBC Sydney Sevens at Allianz Stadium on February 06, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.

Former Blitzbok in the running to succeed Powell

Former sevens player and current head coach of the SA Sevens Academy team Sandile Ngcobo is reportedly the front-runner to succeed Neil Powell as Blitzboks head coach.

epa09705417 South African players celebrate their gold medal following their victory against Argentina on their at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series match held in Malaga, Spain, 23 January 2022. EPA/DANIEL PEREZ

Powell: Blitzboks’ character key in tough Malaga final

Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell was delighted with his team’s mental strength to twice come from behind and win the Malaga Sevens final against Argentina on Sunday.

Watch: Powell reflects on Day 1, sweats injured captain

Coach Neil Powell summarises the Blitzboks’ performance on day one of the Spain Sevens, while there is doubt over the availability of injured skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi for the rest of the tournament.

Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip

Playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad for the two tournaments in Spain later this month.

Powell: Blitzboks have room for improvement

Coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks have yet to get into their full stride despite their unbeaten run on day one of the second Sevens Series tournament in Dubai.

Powell: Blitzboks’ resolve to be tested in Dubai

Coach Neil Powell says the Springbok Sevens’ mental and physical resolve will be severely tested this weekend in Dubai, where they are the top seeds for round two of the new World Rugby Sevens Series.

Muller du Plessis of South Africa looks for support during the match between Kenya and South Africa on day 2 of the HBC Canada Sevens Edmonton held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 26th September 2021.

Du Plessis ruled out of second Dubai event

Springbok Sevens stalwart Muller du Plessis has been ruled out with a leg injury for this coming weekend’s second World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Dubai.