They have won and made friends all over the globe, and have made us proud by being great ambassadors for South Africa and SA Rugby wherever they go. Click on the link below to do our Blitzbok quiz.
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicked off late in 1999, meaning it's coming of age this year. In this time, the Blitzboks have provided many highs - why not test your knowledge (and burn a few minutes during lockdown) on this great team.
They have won and made friends all over the globe, and have made us proud by being great ambassadors for South Africa and SA Rugby wherever they go. Click on the link below to do our Blitzbok quiz.
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SA Rugby lauds impressive list of Awards nomineesSA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer congratulated the Springboks, SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander, and the impressive list of individuals who were recognised for their excellent achievements in 2023 by being nominated for the prestigious SA Sports Awards.
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Etzebeth makes it a double at SA Rugby Awards '23Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth became only the second player to win back-to-back SA Rugby’s Player of the Year awards when he was recognised for a stellar season at the SA Rugby Awards 2023 at a glittering ceremony at Multichoice City in Johannesburg on Thursday evening.
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It's about more than tries and tackles for NambaThey are often called “pocket rockets” or it’s said that “dynamite comes in small packages”, but it is also safe to say that Cheslin Kolbe, Selvyn Davids and Kwagga Smith are as much respected for their massive courage as they are for their exploits in a game where size and physicality are the norm, and their defiance of that.
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Brits loving his Blitzbok journeyAbrasive but elusive, in your face but slippery, a hard man with a soft touch – David Brits is not an easy opponent, boasting a skill set that saw him help the Toyota Cheetahs win the coveted Currie Cup.
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High praise for retiring referee Jaco PeyperForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors for South African rugby in the last decade.