Springbok Sevens stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen will be completing a personal milestone this weekend at the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament in Hamilton.
South Africa's most-capped Springbok Sevens player Branco du Preez has retired from international sevens rugby, leaving behind a proud legacy of highlights, records and gold medals.
Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo was happy to see the Blitzboks still top the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite a fourth-place finish at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens.
The HSBC Cape Town Sevens ended on a disappointing note for the Springbok Sevens team as the rain came down at DHL Stadium, with the USA winning the bronze medal match by 22-14 on Sunday evening.
The Springbok Sevens team were knocked out of the Cup competition at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens in the cruellest of ways as Samoa beat them by 10-7 with a golden penalty goal in extra time of their semi-final at the DHL Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
A strong second half by Japan saw the Springbok Women's Sevens team slip to defeat in their final match at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at DHL Stadium on Sunday.