Blitzboks turn it on to finish 7th at World Cup in coach Powell's last dance
It was nowhere near the result they wanted, but the Blitzboks have sent coach Neil Powell on his way with one last victory.
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'I don't have words' - bitterly disappointed Brown bemoans lack of accuracy in Blitzboks defeat
An underwhelming quarter-final performance from the Blitzboks saw them crash out of World Cup contention after a stunning display from Ireland who beat the hosts 24-14 on Saturday evening at the Cape Town Stadium.
Blitzboks limp to another defeat as World Cup campaign left in tatters
The Blitzboks limped to another disappointing defeat at the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town after they went down 26-19 to Argentina in their 5th/8th place playoff on Sunday.
Blitzboks coach Powell apologises to fans after World Cup shock: 'Nobody is more disappointed than us'
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell has apologised to the team's fans following Saturday's shock Sevens World Cup exit in Cape Town at the quarter-final stage.
'There is literally no excuse': Soyizwapi tasked with lifting Blitzboks after World Cup QF blunder
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi kept his emotions in check as he reflected on an unexpected quarter-final defeat to Ireland at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.
World Cup fairytale over as dismal Blitzboks crash out in coach Powell's swansong
The fairytale is over at the Sevens World Cup where the Blitzboks crashed out of the quarter-finals, beaten 24-14 by Ireland in Saturday's main event at Cape Town Stadium.
'World class' Roos steals the show in Cape Town: 'A special young woman'
It has been a tough tournament for the South African women's team at the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town, but there was reason to celebrate on Saturday afternoon as Nadine Roos scored four tries in a commanding 27-0 win over Colombia.
From Hulk Hogan to Nick and Naas: 10 of the wackiest costumes at Sevens World Cup
As the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town kicks into full swing on Saturday, spectators continue to stream through the gates and onto the stands.