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Visser: Blitzboks’ execution key to success at homeA change to the tournament format will make it more difficult for the legitimate title contenders at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town to walk away from the DHL Stadium victorious and with the maximum number of logs points this weekend.
Statement
Private Equity proposal turned down by SARU membersThe South African Rugby Union (SARU) resolved on Friday to reject a proposal to accept a potential private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights.
News
Under-17 EPD Camp a resounding successSA Rugby’s recently completed Under-17 Elite Player Development (EPD) camp, attended by 58 players and a large group of the country’s foremost schools’ rugby coaches, was deemed a big success as it marked a significant milestone in the identification and development of the next generation of South Africa’s rugby talent.
Team announcement
Ndhlovu returns as Blitzboks call up uncapped ReyndersTwo-time world series winner and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Mfundo Ndhlovu, will make a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens squad in Cape Town this weekend, while the uncapped Zander Reynders is in line to become Blitzbok #196 after he was included in the HSBC SVNS squad.
European Professional Club Rugby
Five SA franchises switch into EPCR modeSouth Africa’s domestic franchises will launch their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns this weekend in a jam-packed round of action.