The Springbok Women's Sevens team will hope that the intensity of play during the 2024 HSBC SVNS will benefit them in Madrid this weekend when they face Argentina, Belgium and Brazil in the play-off finals of the season-ending tournament, to be played at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium from Friday to Sunday. For Bok Women’s Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel, there is comfort in … [Read more...] about Renfred Dazel Ahead of Madrid Sevens
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Philip Snyman Ahead of Madrid Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team need to return to their proven ability of winning all six matches of a HSBC SVNS tournament and kick-starting that habit again is pretty high on their agenda in Spain this weekend. That is according to Philip Snyman as the Blitzboks completed their preparations for the final tournament of the 2024 series, the HSBC SVNS Grand Final, to be played … [Read more...] about Philip Snyman Ahead of Madrid Sevens
Siviwe Soyizwapi Interview Ahead of Madrid Sevens
Siviwe Soyizwapi has made a welcome return from injury in Singapore. “It was a tough season, and we did not represent our supporters the way we did in the past,” said Soyizwapi. … [Read more...] about Siviwe Soyizwapi Interview Ahead of Madrid Sevens
Selvyn Davids Interview Ahead of Madrid Sevens
The belief in their turnaround of fortunes is real and come the HSBC SVNS Grand Finale in Madrid this weekend, the Springbok Sevens team will be ready to deliver. That is the view of Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids as the squad fine-tuned their preparations for the final showpiece of the 2024 season in Spain, with South Africa taking on Ireland, New Zealand and Fiji in their … [Read more...] about Selvyn Davids Interview Ahead of Madrid Sevens
Libbie Janse van Rensburg Interview
For two experienced campaigners, Eloise Webb and Libbie Janse van Rensburg, it will be all about the squad’s needs and how to get to their objective of surviving the play-offs and remain a core team in the 2025 season, rather than personal achievement or glory. “This tournament is not about individuals. Yes, everyone needs to bring their particular skill set to the squad, … [Read more...] about Libbie Janse van Rensburg Interview
Eloise Webb Interview
For two experienced campaigners, Eloise Webb and Libbie Janse van Rensburg, it will be all about the squad’s needs and how to get to their objective of surviving the play-offs and remain a core team in the 2025 season, rather than personal achievement or glory. “We know what is at stake," Webb said after the squad had a warm-up match against Japan earlier on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Eloise Webb Interview
Justin Geduld Speaks Ahead of Spanish Sevens
The record books will reflect that South Africa won the last two HSBC SVNS tournaments in Spain – Malaga and Seville in 2022 – and for Justin Geduld, playing in his 60th world series tournament for the Blitzboks this weekend, those achievements can be repeated. … [Read more...] about Justin Geduld Speaks Ahead of Spanish Sevens
Jackie Cilliers Loves Kicking But Has Sympathy for Spain
Jakkie Cilliers loves kicking for poles, and added pressure – like lining up a potential match-winning kick – does not change her approach, and she admitted that some sage advice by a former Springbok flyhalf helped her adjust to this new role entrusted to her. That was the view of the Springbok Women’s wing and goal kicker after a perfect strike from the tee – in the dying … [Read more...] about Jackie Cilliers Loves Kicking But Has Sympathy for Spain
Renfred Dazel on 7’s Women Selection for Madrid
Three stalwarts have been recalled to the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad to contest the HSBC SVNS 2024 play-off tournament in Madrid next weekend, with head coach Renfred Dazel opting for experience for the most important tournament of the season. … [Read more...] about Renfred Dazel on 7’s Women Selection for Madrid
7’s Coach Philip Snyman Ahead of Madrid Tournament
The HSBC SVNS will take place in Madrid next weekend, where the final tournament of the 2024 season will be played at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium from 31 May to 2 June. Snyman said team selection had the Olympic repechage in mind as well, but he also wanted to field a squad capable of winning the Grand Finale. … [Read more...] about 7’s Coach Philip Snyman Ahead of Madrid Tournament
