Springbok Sevens star Tristan Leyds cut an emotional figure in the wake of winning the SVNS World Series' highest individual honour.
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman congratulated everyone involved with the all-conquering Blitzboks this season.
The Springbok Sevens retained their World Championship title on Saturday with a dramatic 14-12 victory over Fiji in the HSBC SVNS Bordeaux quarter-finals.
The Springbok Sevens team had a mixed day at the HSBC SVNS in Bordeaux on Friday, going down to Great Britain in their opener before overpowering Kenya in their second encounter.
The Springbok Sevens are targeting a historic double at this weekend's HSBC SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux, but captain Impi Visser says the team's focus remains on putting the collective first.
Springbok Sevens superstar Tristan Leyds has been nominated for the Men’s Sevens Player of the Year Award.