Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman cut an emotional figure following a gutsy 10-7 victory over Fiji in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, a win which secured them the World Series crown.
The Springbok Sevens held off a late Fiji surge to claim a 10-7 victory in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, securing their fourth tournament title of the season and clinching the 2026 series crown.
The race for the SVNS Series title will go down to the wire on the second day of the HSBC SVNS New York tournament on Sunday, with the Springbok Sevens and Fiji still locked in a battle for top honours.
The Springbok Sevens are tied atop the HSBC SVNS Series standings with Fiji ahead of the New York tournament, aiming to secure the overall title after targeting top-four finishes in all six events.
Springbok Sevens forward David Brits says the hard work done in the set piece is just as rewarding as scoring the spectacular tries that often follow.
The Springbok Sevens arrived on the east coast of the United States of America on Monday afternoon with their eyes firmly HSBC SVNS World Series title.