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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 08: Selvyn Davids during the South Africa men's 7s team captains run at University of Cape Town on December 08, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

‘Refreshed’ Blitzboks raring to go in Cape Town

Captain Selvyn Davids says the Blitzboks are confident going into this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens, as they look to end their trophy drought in their home tournament.

Rosko Specman playing for the Blitzboks at the Dubai Sevens

Blitzboks complete five-peat in Dubai

The Blitzboks withstood a second-half onslaught from Argentina to claim a historic fifth consecutive Dubai Sevens tournament victory on Sunday evening.

Rosko: It’s time for Specmagic!

Rosko Specman is ready to make magic once again for the Blitzboks in his return to the Sevens Series circuit, while offering his support to stand-in captain Selvyn Davids.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 21: Katlego Letebele during the South African men's national sevens rugby team training session at Markotter Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Next-gen stars boost Blitzboks

Two of the Junior Springboks’ best and brightest are ready to follow in the footsteps of Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe by flying out for the Blitzboks when the Sevens Series gets underway in December.

Blitzboks determined to rebuild reputation

Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the Blitzboks aim to bounce back from the disappointments of last season in the upcoming SVNS series.

Tricky Ricky scoops sevens award

Blitzboks star Ricardo Duarttee was among the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series award winners announced on Sunday following a spectacular conclusion to the season in London.

The Springbok Women celebrate their Sevens Challenger Series win

Bok Women secure Sevens Series spot

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team have done the double at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series to secure their spot as core team in the World Sevens Series for next season.

Shaun Williams of South Africa runs with the ball during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between United States and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Blitzboks boosted for Far East trip

The Blitzboks have included two Junior Springboks and three fit-again seniors in the squad for the next two Sevens Series tournaments in Hong Kong and Singapore.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 04: South Africa team huddle during the match between South Africa and Kenya on day 2 of the HSBC Canada Sevens at BC Place on March 04, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada.

Madrid to host revamped Sevens finale

Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport’s governing body announced on Tuesday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 08: Sandile Ngcobo during the South Africa women's national rugby sevens team captain's run at Gardens Rugby Club on September 08, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ngcobo: Blitzboks determined to stop the slide

The Blitzboks will leave no stone unturned to get back to winning ways when they return to South Africa on Tuesday after a disappointing North American leg in the Sevens Series.