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Blitzboks clinch historic Hong Kong title with 35-7 demolition of Argentina, four wins from four
The Blitzboks won South Africa's first-ever Hong Kong Sevens title on Sunday, beating Argentina 35-7 in the final to make it four HSBC SVNS tournament wins from four this season. Coach Philip Snyman and captain Impi Visser acknowledged the historic significance of ending a 50-year wait at the home of sevens, while cautioning that the job is not finished with two tournaments remaining. South Africa lead the series standings on 20 points.
Snyman's Blitzboks eye Hong Kong title defence after series reset
Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have reset ahead of Hong Kong, with the squad backing up a dominant twelve-month stretch that yielded both the SVNS Series and SVNS World Championship titles.
Blitzboks claim maiden Hong Kong Sevens title
The Blitzboks have won the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time in their history, claiming the title as reigning SVNS regular season champions. The victory at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens adds one of the circuit's most iconic titles to South Africa's collection.
South Africa drawn in tough pool for SVNS World Championship in Valladolid
Series leaders South Africa have been handed a difficult pool draw for the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid next month. Full details of their pool opponents were not available in the source material provided.
Davids: Blitzboks determined to end Hong Kong hoodoo
Zain Davids has declared the Blitzboks are determined to end their winless run at the Hong Kong leg of the HSBC SVNS Series this weekend.
Davids arrives at HSBC SVNS Hong Kong for 58th tournament with title still to claim
Zain Davids arrives in Hong Kong for his 58th HSBC SVNS tournament still seeking a first title at the venue across six appearances. The Blitzboks face Uruguay, Spain and Argentina in Pool A, with Davids returning refreshed after planned rest periods during the Vancouver and New York legs of the Series.