One step at a time for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Nairobi
Nadine Roos of South Africa during the 2025 International Womans Rugby Test match between South Africa and New Zealand at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 26 July 2025 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

One step at a time for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Nairobi

The journey to redemption for the Springbok Women's Sevens team starts at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday and Sunday at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup and for team captain, Nadine Roos, the options are simple.

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Springbok Women to assemble for alignment camp

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin and his coaching assistants invited a group of 42 players to a weeklong alignment camp in the Western Cape, with the players arriving at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Sunday.

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Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, which will again be led by inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, with the Bok coach making 11 changes to his run-on side and one on the replacements bench from last week’s 32-17 victory against France.

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Bok Women Sevens are focused and ready to get the job done in Kenya
Springbok Women's Sevens assistant coach Cecil Afrika/ Image: SA Rugby website

Bok Women Sevens are focused and ready to get the job done in Kenya

A daunting challenge awaits the Springbok Women’s Sevens team in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup in Kenya this weekend, but upon their departure to Nairobi, coach Cecil Afrika was at ease due to the mood and mindset of the departing squad.

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Rassie, Kolisi lauded for gutsy win

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi thanked the South African fans for their passionate support, as well as the coaching staff for the plans they made and the team for their gutsy effort as they both celebrated significant career milestones with a victory against France in Paris.

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Proud Kolisi says Boks come first in Paris on Saturday

Siya Kolisi said he was thrilled about becoming the ninth player in Springbok history to earn 100 Test caps, and while the Bok captain thanked all the role players in his journey to get him to this point, he said a good performance by the team would make it a memorable occasion for him.

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Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach – making six personnel changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.

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Snyman: Blitzboks ready for tournament mode

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed his satisfaction with the progress of his squad’s HSBC SVNS pre-season preparations on Thursday, as they finished their final condition block before the 2026 season kicks off.

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