Blitzboks to feature in News24 Forward Faster Invitational Sevens Series
The Blitzboks will take part in the inaugural News24 Forward Faster Invitational Sevens set in Stellenbosch.
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The Blitzboks will take part in the inaugural News24 Forward Faster Invitational Sevens set in Stellenbosch.
In what could perhaps be considered rugby's attempt to harness the pulling power of T20 cricket with younger audiences, World Rugby on Tuesday showed its hand in anointing the sevens format as its trump card for increasing the reach of the game.
The Blitzboks finished their Toulouse tournament a disappointing sixth after losing their fifth-place playoff to Australia 21-19 in France on Sunday.
The Blitzboks were knocked out in the group stages of the Singapore leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series after losing 12-7 to New Zealand in their third pool A match.
The Springbok Sevens bounced back from a 19-0 loss to Australia in their first pool A game by beating Hong Kong China 31-12 in their second match at the National Stadium in Singapore.
New Zealand toppled Fiji in the Hong Kong rugby sevens final on Sunday to seal a remarkable double gold with their women's team and extend their lead atop the men's series standings.
Three uncapped players have been named in the Blitzboks squad for the next two World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments.
Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.