Impi: Blitzboks came back from dark place

Impi: Blitzboks came back from dark place

Blitzboks captain Impi Visser says he’s proud of his side for turning things around after a disappointing day one to break their Hong Kong hoodoo. South Africa claimed a historic first Hong Kong Sevens title with a commanding 35-7 win over Argentina in the final, but...
Blitzboks finally conquer Hong Kong

Blitzboks finally conquer Hong Kong

The Blitzboks won the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time by dismantling defending champions Argentina on Sunday. South Africa cruised to a 35-7 victory at a packed Kai Tak Sports Park after leading 14-7 at half-time. The Hong Kong event is the opening leg of the SVNS...

JP questions uncontested scrums

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has questioned whether the Ospreys “took away the scrum contest” in Saturday’s Vodacom URC match in Swansea. The Sharks suffered a 21-17 defeat that all but ended their playoff hopes. In a tight encounter, the Sharks started to gain the upper...
Hooker blow for Sharks, Boks

Hooker blow for Sharks, Boks

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker is set to be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a serious shoulder injury. Hooker dislocated his shoulder when Ospreys winger Luke Morgan dived on him after he’d scored a try in Saturday night’s 21-17 defeat in...