Tournament news, January 27, 2020

Blitzboks in recovery mode with Sydney looming
The Springbok Sevens squad have their plans laid out as they prepare to tackle Argentina, Samoa and France in Pool B of the HSBC Sydney Sevens this weekend, having arrived from Hamilton, New Zealand earlier on Monday.

Interview, January 27, 2020

Video: Hear from new Bok coach Jacques Nienaber
Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok head coach in Pretoria on Friday, 24 January and in this exclusive video, we hear some of his plans for the Boks in 2020.

Reaction, January 26, 2020

Blitzboks own up to under-par performances in NZ
The Springbok Sevens management and players took full responsibility for their 10th place finish at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Sunday, admitting that it was a very disappointing performance and way below their regular and proud standards.

News, January 26, 2020

Contrasting emotions in SA’s Guinness PRO14 camps
There were contrasting emotions in the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings camps following the dramatic Guinness PRO14 derby between the sides in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in which a brave comeback allowed the Free Staters to edge through 31-30.

Match report, January 25, 2020

Blitzboks in troubled waters in Hamilton
The Springbok Sevens team crucially lost 21-19 to England at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Saturday and pending the final Pool B matches on Sunday, is likely to miss out of the semi-finals at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.

Match report, January 25, 2020

Late surge earns Toyota Cheetahs gripping Guinness PRO14 win
A late surge by the Toyota Cheetahs, compliments of back-to-back tries by Rhyno Smith (fullback), earned them a gripping 31-30 bonus-point victory against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

News, January 24, 2020

Continuity the key as Nienaber named as new Springbok coach
Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok coach on Friday as part of a revised coaching panel, that will report directly to Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby.

Preview, January 24, 2020

Blitzboks keen to get on with things in Hamilton
With Chris Dry around, it’s inevitable that there will be smiles on the faces of his fellow Blitzboks – whether it is his infectious attempts to rap, his no-nonsense approach at training or his proven ability between the four lines.

Comment, January 24, 2020

"Business as usual" for the Boks - Nienaber
Jacques Nienaber, who was named as the new Springbok head coach on Friday, said nothing much will change as they set their sights on a challenging 2020 season under the guidance of Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus.

News, January 24, 2020

Bok hero Du Toit makes it a memorable double in 2019
Pieter-Steph du Toit capped off phenomenal 2019 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year award to his World Rugby Player of the Year accolade.

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