Mr Alexander hosted the Blitzboks for a team lunch to congratulate and thank them for their effort at the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens tournament and wished them well on their return to South Africa later on Monday. … [Read more...] about Mark Alexander Praises Blitzboks Olympic Campaign
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Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids Post Olympic Semi-Final Interview
For Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids, the completion of the journey to a medal was a proud moment: “We had to come such a long way, and needed to qualify through the repechage tournament just to get to Paris, and we were the last team in. … [Read more...] about Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids Post Olympic Semi-Final Interview
Philip Snyman Interview POST Olympic Semi_Final
Snyman, a member of the 2016 squad that won a medal in the inaugural Rugby Sevens event, achieving a second – this time as coach – said it was more important that the credit should go to the players who made it possible, rather than his own achievement. “We have a great management, and this win was also for those back in South Africa, but the moment belongs to the players – … [Read more...] about Philip Snyman Interview POST Olympic Semi_Final
Philip Snyman Speaks BEFORE the Olympic Semi Final
Snyman, a member of the 2016 squad that won a medal in the inaugural Rugby Sevens event, achieving a second – this time as coach – said it was more important that the credit should go to the players who made it possible, rather than his own achievement. … [Read more...] about Philip Snyman Speaks BEFORE the Olympic Semi Final
Rosko Specman Interview Post Olympic Semi-final
Rosko Specman became the first rugby player to earn two medals at the Olympics, the second meant as much as the first achieved in Rio in 2016. “What a journey it has been for me, to earn two medals eight years apart – that is speicial,” said Specman. … [Read more...] about Rosko Specman Interview Post Olympic Semi-final
Praise for Blitzboks at Olympics
Springbok Sevens interim head coach Philip Snyman praised his team after their stunning victory over New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, a win that will see them contest for a medal when they face France at 15h30 on Saturday in the semi-finals of the tournament. … [Read more...] about Praise for Blitzboks at Olympics
Olympics: Philip Snyman Interview Ahead of Blitzboks 1st Match Against Ireland
The Blitzboks face Ireland and New Zealand on the opening day of the competition at Stade de France on Wednesday and Snyman – a bronze medalist from the 2016 Games in Rio – said they have done everything possible to be at their competitive best this week. Read More: Blitzboks ready for the big stage in Paris … [Read more...] about Olympics: Philip Snyman Interview Ahead of Blitzboks 1st Match Against Ireland
Olympic Games Round 2 for Siviwe
The 31-year-old wing - 'Siviwe Shakes' Soyizwapi - will be going to his second Olympic Games, but few would argue that the first one, in Tokyo in 2021, was a memorable one. The Blitzboks lost to Argentina in the quarter-finals despite an early South American red card and had to do without coach Neil Powell, who was in isolation in Kagoshima City. Springbok Sevens Team for … [Read more...] about Olympic Games Round 2 for Siviwe
Nadine Roos on Why She Won’t be Visiting the Eiffel Tower
“We are not going to Paris for selfies with other sports superstars or just to participate, we are going to try and win a medal.” Read More: We are not going to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower … [Read more...] about Nadine Roos on Why She Won’t be Visiting the Eiffel Tower
“Disappointing is an Understatement!” – Bafana Nhleko Speaks After Springboks Loss to England
The SA U20's delivered a much-improved performance in their final pool match, but came up short against England, going down by 17-12 in cold, wet and windy conditions in Cape Town at the Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night. Full Report Here: Junior Boks must forge ahead despite painful loss to England … [Read more...] about “Disappointing is an Understatement!” – Bafana Nhleko Speaks After Springboks Loss to England
Bafana Nhleko After Junior Springboks Loss to Argentina
Junior Bok head coach Bafana Nhleko said afterwards Argentina deserved the win, made possible their fast start: “We didn’t start well, and we spoke about it earlier in the week, that they’re a team that chase a good start, and we fell away in that first 20 minutes. The sequence of the game was us on attack and losing the contact contest and them getting a lineout in our half, … [Read more...] about Bafana Nhleko After Junior Springboks Loss to Argentina
Boks Beat Fiji
Audio of the Junior Bok post-match media conference featuring head coach Bafana Nhleko, captain Zachary Porthen and Liam Koen. … [Read more...] about Boks Beat Fiji
Selvyn Davids on Blitzbok Entry to Paris 2024
World Rugby also announced the pools for the Rugby Sevens event in Paris - South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand and Japan will contest Pool A, while Argentina, Australia, Samoa and Kenya are in Pool B. Hosts France will face defending champions Fiji, USA and Uruguay in Pool C. … [Read more...] about Selvyn Davids on Blitzbok Entry to Paris 2024
Philip Snyman on Blitzbok Entry to Paris 2024
According to 2016 bronze medalist and interim Springbok Sevens coach, Philip Snyman, the succesfull entry to the Paris Olympics, gained by winning the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco on Sunday evening, has installed a belief that they have turned a miserable season around. … [Read more...] about Philip Snyman on Blitzbok Entry to Paris 2024
Philip Snyman after Madrid
“We are disappointed in winning only one of five matches – we worked hard and came close,” said Philip Snyman. … [Read more...] about Philip Snyman after Madrid
