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Brown: Hong Kong win a platform, not a peak
Ronald Brown warns the Blitzboks against reading too much into ending their Hong Kong hoodoo, framing the win as motivation to push harder rather than a reason to ease off.
Hong Kong Sevens: Why Momentum Is the Tournament's Deciding Factor
Nick Wasiliev argues that momentum is the defining force at the Hong Kong Sevens, with the tournament's unique intensity amplifying winning streaks and collapses alike on the SVNS circuit.
Snyman signals fresh approach as Blitzboks target Hong Kong redemption
Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have hit reset ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens, a tournament that has historically not gone their way. The full piece unpacks what that reset actually means.
Blitzboks lock in on Hong Kong title defence
The Blitzboks arrive in Hong Kong as defending champions but are deliberately shelving past results — the squad's focus is squarely on what's ahead, not what's been.
Series title secured, but Visser says the Blitzboks' best rugby is still ahead of them
Impi Visser says the Blitzboks' series title masks real gaps in their attack — and the Hong Kong World Championship is where they intend to fix that.
Brits and Nell bring fresh eyes to Hong Kong as Blitzboks target World Championship glory
Brits and Nell head into their first Hong Kong Sevens with the Blitzboks riding Series success but fully focused on the World Championship ahead — and a pool that offers no soft entries.
Blitzboks won the Series — but the World Championship is a different beast entirely
The Blitzboks' SVNS Series title is real, but the World Championship is decided across three separate tournaments starting in Hong Kong this weekend. Here's how the new format works and what's actually at stake.