That very first try is always a massive highlight for a Blitzboks player, a feeling newcomer Kurt-Lee Arendse experienced. On the other side of the coin, Werner Kok scored his 100th try.
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Nortje ready for Hong Kong cauldronIt might be his first official appearance on the world stage in the 2026 season, but for Springbok Sevens speedster Quewin Nortje, their Stellenbosch training fields are battle grounds of their own and he will be ready come the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong next weekend.
Squad announcement
Nortje back to add strike power in Hong KongQuewin Nortje will make a first appearance for the Springbok Sevens team in the 2026 season next weekend after being named in the squad to travel east to Hong Kong for the first of the three HSBC SVNS World Championship tournaments.
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Snyman lauds teamwork and special defensive effortSpringbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman was the proudest man in the Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sunday after the Blitzboks claimed the HSBC SVNS New York title as well as being crowned overall winners for the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series, pipping Fiji in both races.
Review
Blitzboks dig deep to do the double in New YorkThe Springbok Sevens outlasted a charging Fiji in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, with their 10-7 victory not only bagging them a fourth tournament title in the season, but also the crown as 2026 series champions.
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Blitzboks and Fiji neck and neck for series titleThe Springbok Sevens and their Fijian counterparts have it all to play for on day two of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, with the team finishing top to be crowned HSBC SVNS Series winner.