The South African Sevens began their 2024 HSBC SVNS campaign with a Cup Final victory on Sunday, their record-equalling fifth straight title in Dubai.
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo will not travel with the team to Dubai for the 2024 HSBC SVNS opener due to medical reasons, with assistant coach Philip Snyman set to step in.
Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo heaped praise on the Blitzboks following their incredible run to another Dubai crown on Saturday.
The Springboks Sevens squad is hoping the hard work done on the training field, together with some personnel adjustments, will bear fruit at the Emirates Dubai Sevens this weekend.
The Springboks Sevens team enters this weekend's Emirates Dubai Sevens as defending champions and nine-time winners - but also looking to regain top form after a lean spell.
While the Blitzboks boast some serious experience in their side, three members of the squad set to do battle in Dubai this weekend will be making their debuts in the tournament.