The Blitzboks may be proud of their rich and successful history at the Dubai Sevens, but according to assistant coach Philip Snyman, it is time to start the first chapter in a new book at The Sevens Stadium this weekend.
Blitzboks star Justin Geduld admits kicking off the HSBC SVNS tournament in Dubai this weekend is a definite plus for the Springbok Sevens team in more ways than one.
Experienced playmaker Selvyn Davids will lead the Springbok Sevens team for the 2024 HSBC SVNS series, starting in Dubai next weekend.
The Springbok Sevens missed a second opportunity to qualify for next year's Olympic Games after suffering a 17-12 defeat to Kenya in the final of the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers on Sunday.
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel have been named in the Blitzboks squad set to travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers.
There will be good news for the Springbok Sevens squad when they assemble at their base in Stellenbosch on Wednesday, but also some bad news for team and country.