“We played the big moments well” – Visser

Springbok Sevens captain Impi Visser credited his side’s ability to “stay in the moment” as crucial to a consecutive HSBC SVNS Cape Town title at DHL Stadium on Sunday, with the Blitzboks claiming back-to-back titles with a win over Argentina.

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Blitzboks successfully defend HSBC SVNS Cape Town title
South African Mens 7s team during the anthems during day two of the 2025 HSBC Cape Town SVNS at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 7 December 2025 © Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Blitzboks successfully defend HSBC SVNS Cape Town title

The Springbok Sevens successfully defended their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title in spectacular fashion, edging Argentina by 21-19 in a hard-fought final on Sunday afternoon.

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England at Ellis Park headlines Springbok 2026 kick-off

The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off. SA Rugby confirmed the three venues for the July Tests on Friday.

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Women add depth to Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

History will be made during next year’s much-anticipated Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, with the confirmation that the Springbok Women would meet New Zealand’s Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil.

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Reynders still soaking it up with a smile
Zander Reynders of South Africa is tackled by Niall Comerford of Ireland during day one of the 2024 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 7 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Reynders still soaking it up with a smile

Zander Reynders’ debut for the Springbok Sevens, a year ago at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, was a surreal experience and to return to DHL Stadium where it all started was a reminder of how blessed his rugby career has been since.

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