Sebastiaan Jobb's 2026 season has been a redemption arc worth tracking. After being left out of the Dubai and Cape Town legs, watching from the stands as the Blitzboks lifted the Cape Town trophy, he made a private vow to be on the field next time — then backed it with serious off-season work at Kuilsriver alongside his wife and brother-in-law. That commitment paid off: he's now been part of four consecutive trophy lifts across Perth, Vancouver, New York and the historic Hong Kong World Championship win. The piece draws out how Jobb has navigated a genuinely difficult Blitzboks career — two red cards in Singapore, injury timing that kept derailing him — to finally establish himself as a consistent contributor. With the World Championship concluding in Valladolid (29–31 May) and Bordeaux (5–7 June), Jobb is pushing for selection but making no assumptions, with Snyman's squad yet to be named.
Jobb's hunger drives Blitzboks into European finale
Jobb reflects on the mindset shifts and lifestyle changes that turned a frustrating Blitzboks career into four consecutive trophy lifts — and why he's not easing up heading into the European World Championship finale.
Nell savours maiden Blitzbok season as squad targets SVNS title in Bordeaux
Jayden Nell is set for his fourth consecutive SVNS tournament appearance in Bordeaux this weekend, having scored his first Blitzbok try in last week's quarterfinal win over Spain. Donavan Don has joined the squad as cover for the injured Dewald Human, with South Africa leading the overall SVNS World Championship standings heading into the final tournament.
Blitzboks lose Valladolid final to Australia but hold World Series lead ahead of Bordeaux decider
The Blitzboks lost the Valladolid SVNS final 26-19 to Australia, a TMO ruling denying them a late equaliser, but remain four points clear at the top of the World Championship standings ahead of the season-ending tournament in Bordeaux.
TMO denies Blitzboks in dramatic World Championship final as Australia claim title
Australia beat the Blitzboks 26-19 in the HSBC World Championship final in Valladolid after a TMO disallowed a last-gasp Cupido try for a forward pass. The Blitzboks remain top of the overall standings with one tournament left in France. The Springbok Women's Sevens finished ninth.
This final HAD IT ALL 🏆 | Australia v South Africa | HSBC SVNS Valladolid 2026 | Match Highlights
The final match of HSBC SVNS Valladolid 2026, and it was Australia 7s against South Africa Sevens for the gold medal. This one was an instant classic.
Blitzboks beat Argentina to reach Valladolid final against Australia
The Blitzboks beat Argentina 19-7 in the Valladolid semifinal and will face Australia in the HSBC Sevens World Championship final, seeking revenge for an earlier pool defeat.