The Springboks Sevens' outstanding defense delivered a flawless day one at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver, clinching Pool B victories over New Zealand and Ireland at BC Place on Friday.
The Springbok Sevens arrived in Vancouver full of confidence and energy as they prepare for the HSBC SVNS tournament, despite the challenge of a lengthy 36-hour journey from Cape Town.
Sebastiaan Jobb and Tristan Leyds are ready to make their mark for the Blitzboks in Vancouver, each with a point to prove after setbacks in their HSBC SVNS journeys.
Zander Reynders is set to take on a more prominent role for the Blitzboks on the next leg of the HSBC SVNS series in Vancouver, marking another milestone in his unexpected but rapid rise in the national sevens setup.
Blitzbok coach Philip Snyman has emphasized the need for improved discipline and sharper execution after South Africa's fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS tournament in Perth.
The Blitzboks finished the HSBC SVNS in Perth in fourth place after losing to Spain in Sunday's bronze medal match.