Sebastiaan Jobb's 2025/26 season reads like a redemption arc — dropped for the opening legs, two red cards haunting his recent history, and a spell watching teammates celebrate from the Cape Town stands. What changed was largely internal: a brutal off-season training regime with his wife and brother-in-law at Kuilsriver, dietary and lifestyle adjustments, and a deliberate shift in mindset away from external blame. The results have been emphatic — tries and turnovers across the Perth, Vancouver, New York and Hong Kong finals, and a World Championship gold medal alongside the SVNS series title. Now, with Valladolid and Bordeaux still to come, Jobb is making no assumptions about selection and is pushing hard to ensure Philip Snyman's squad announcement includes his name.
Jobb's hunger still burning despite four consecutive titles
After being dropped for Dubai and Cape Town and carrying the baggage of two red cards, Sebastiaan Jobb overhauled his lifestyle and clawed his way into the Blitzboks' most successful squad in history — and he's not done yet.
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.