Powell lauds “massive team effort” in Vancouver victory
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell praised and thanked the Blitzboks squad after a very successful HSBC Canada Sevens tournament in Vancouver, where the South Africans claimed the title in commanding fashion after beating Kenya 38-5 in the final at BC Place early on Monday morning (SA time).
Boks switch focus to fresh challenge against NZ
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids said they have made the necessary mental switch to their Test against New Zealand in Townsville on Saturday after identifying their errors against Australia and setting new goals for their last two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches.
Highlights: Vancouver Sevens Day 2
Highlights from the second day of the Vancouver Sevens, which ended in victory for the Blitzboks.
Clean sweep on day one of HSBC Canada Sevens
The Blitzboks scored 20 tries in three matches and only conceded three on day one of the HSBC Canada Sevens as they delivered a strong performance in the opening tournament of the 2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Boks to reset mentally with All Blacks looming
Handré Pollard admitted that while the Springboks were bitterly disappointed following their 30-17 defeat against the Australia on Saturday it was important to reset mentally as soon as possible as they prepare to face New Zealand next week.
Spanish replay awaits Blitzboks in Canada Sevens quarter-final
The Springbok Sevens team will play Spain in the Cup quarter-finals of the HSBC Canada Sevens in BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday evening after they topped Pool A with a clean sweep of results on day one of the tournament.
Blitzboks crowned Canada Sevens champions
The Blitzboks claimed a second HSBC Canada Sevens tournament win three years when they totally outplayed Kenya to the tune of 38-5 in the final at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday. South Africa were up 24-0 at the break and continued their dominance in the second half.
Nienaber on Bok defeat: “We were not good enough”
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber pulled no punches and offered no excuses after South Africa went down by 30-17 to the Wallabies in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test match in Brisbane on Saturday, admitting that they were outplayed in all areas.
On-song Australia sink Springbok hopes in Brisbane
An outstanding performance from a well-organised Australia inflicted a 30-17 defeat on the Springboks at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday – their heaviest loss in 29 Tests since losing by the same margin to Argentina in Mendoza in 2018.
Highlights: Second Test - Springboks v Australia
The Wallabies have won back the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate with a 30-17 victory over the Springboks in their fourth round Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.