All Blacks Sevens captain Scott Curry described his side's loss to South Africa in their quarter-final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as a "massive disappointment".
Springbok Sevens interim head coach Philip Snyman was full of praise for his players after their incredible victory over New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The Springbok Sevens team did what they needed to do by beating Japan 49-5 to secure the last available spot in the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens quarter-finals.
Six players with previous Olympic Games experience, including veteran Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Blitzbok squad for the 2024 Olympic Games.
The Blitzboks finished top of their pool at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco after victories against Tonga and Chile on Saturday.
The Blitzboks beat Mexico 44-0 to get their World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco underway in commanding style.