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Blitzboks bounce back with 26-5 win over Kenya at Bordeaux Sevens
Shilton van Wyk and Quewin Nortje scored two tries each as the Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 at the Bordeaux Sevens, setting up a must-win clash with Fiji on Saturday.
Bordeaux finale: Blitzboks one final away from World Championship glory, SA Women fighting to avoid SVNS2
The Blitzboks enter the Bordeaux SVNS World Championship finale as four-point leaders, needing a final appearance to seal the title, while the Springbok Women face a tough survival battle in 10th place and Kenya are on the cusp of confirming their core series status.
Nell savours breakthrough Blitzboks season as title race reaches climax
Jayden Nell has reflected on a debut international season that saw the 22-year-old finally break into the Blitzboks side after three years of injury setbacks. The former Hoërskool Durbanville outside back scored his first try in last weekend's tense quarter-final victory over Spain in Valladolid as South Africa head to France this weekend leading the HSBC SVNS World Championship with one tournament remaining.
Nell savours breakthrough Blitzbok season as title bid reaches Bordeaux
Jayden Nell heads into the Bordeaux SVNS tournament — his fourth consecutive start this season — having scored his first Blitzbok try in Valladolid as South Africa carry the series lead into the final event. Donavan Don has joined the squad as cover for the injured Dewald Human.
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 denied by TMO as Australia claim maiden HSBC World Championship title
Australia secured their first HSBC World Championship title with a 26-19 victory over the Blitzboks in Valladolid on Sunday, after a late South African try was ruled out for a forward pass. Despite the defeat, the Blitzboks retain their overall series lead with 38 points, four ahead of Argentina, heading into the final tournament in France.
Blitzboks denied dramatic draw as TMO rules out final try in Valladolid
South Africa suffered a heartbreaking 26-19 defeat to Australia in the HSBC World Championship final in Valladolid on Sunday after a last-gasp try was disallowed for a forward pass. Despite the loss, the Blitzboks maintain a four-point lead at the top of the overall standings heading into the final tournament in France.
Blitzboks denied dramatic draw as TMO rules out final-whistle try in Valladolid
Australia claimed their first HSBC World Championship title with a 26-19 victory over the Blitzboks in Valladolid on Sunday after a television match official disallowed a South African try scored after the final whistle. The cancelled score, ruled out for a forward pass from Gino Cupido, would have levelled the match and sent it to extra time.
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.
Blitzboks need a final appearance in Bordeaux to seal a historic double
The Blitzboks arrive in Bordeaux four points clear at the top of the World Championship standings — a final appearance seals the double. The piece breaks down the points permutations and a tough pool draw featuring Kenya, Great Britain and Fiji.
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.
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.
Blitzboks surge into Valladolid World Championship final against Australia
The Blitzboks beat Argentina 19-7 in Valladolid to reach the HSBC World Championship final, where they face Australia — who beat Fiji 21-14 — at 16:26 CAT on Sunday.
Blitzboks edge Spain 14-12 to set up Argentina semifinal in Valladolid
The Blitzboks came back from 12-0 down to beat Spain 14-12 in the Valladolid quarterfinals, with Jayden Nell's first Springbok Sevens try sealing it late. They face Argentina in Sunday's semifinal, having earlier lost their pool decider to Australia after leading 14-10 with two minutes to go.
Blitzboks through to quarter-finals despite pool-stage loss to Australia
The Blitzboks qualified for the quarter-finals as Pool A runners-up despite a defeat to Australia in their final pool-stage fixture.
Blitzboks fall to Australia in Valladolid pool finale
The Blitzboks lost 24-14 to Australia in their final pool match at the HSBC World Championship in Valladolid, and will face Spain in the quarterfinals. The Springbok Women were also beaten, 17-14 by Fiji, and face Argentina in the ninth-place semifinal.
Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 to set up Australia pool decider in Valladolid
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 in Valladolid to advance with a perfect pool record, and now face Australia in a pool decider on Saturday. Tries from Shilton van Wyk and Sebastian Jobb — the latter set up by a Selvyn Davids kick pass — settled a physical contest. The Springbok Women's Sevens have lost both pool matches, 26-12 each time.
Blitzboks sweep Kenya 14-0 to set up Australia pool decider in Valladolid
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 in Valladolid to remain unbeaten at the HSBC World Championship, and will meet Australia in a pool decider on Saturday at 13h23. The Springbok Women's Sevens have lost their opening two matches, both 26-12.
Blitzboks set up Australia pool decider after shutting out Kenya in Valladolid
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 in Valladolid to set up a pool decider against Australia on Saturday, with tries from Shilton van Wyk and Sebastian Jobb doing the damage. The Springbok Women's Sevens have lost both their opening matches, 26-12 to Australia and 26-12 to the USA.
Blitzboks survive extra-time scare to edge Great Britain in Valladolid opener
Tristan Lleyds scored a golden try in extra time as the Blitzboks edged Great Britain 17-12 in their HSBC World Championship opener in Valladolid, after a Ricardo Duarttee collision with the post allowed Britain to level on the stroke of full time.