Results

World Rugby SVNS Series 01/26 10:35 - Spain 7s v South Africa 7s L 14-7
World Rugby SVNS Series 01/26 07:27 - South Africa 7s v Australia 7s L 12-17
World Rugby SVNS Series 01/25 10:19 - Fiji 7s v South Africa 7s W 0-19
World Rugby SVNS Series 01/25 05:50 - South Africa 7s v Argentina 7s L 17-19
World Rugby SVNS Series 01/24 11:52 - South Africa 7s v Australia 7s W 10-7
World Rugby SVNS Series 01/24 06:23 - South Africa 7s v USA 7s W 24-19
World Rugby SVNS Series 12/08 17:11 - South Africa 7s v France 7s W 26-14
World Rugby SVNS Series 12/08 11:56 - Spain 7s v South Africa 7s W 12-19
World Rugby SVNS Series 12/07 16:41 - Argentina 7s v South Africa 7s W 5-29
World Rugby SVNS Series 12/07 09:44 - South Africa 7s v Ireland 7s W 36-7
World Rugby SVNS Series 12/01 13:06 - South Africa 7s v France 7s L 15-17
World Rugby SVNS Series 12/01 07:10 - South Africa 7s v New Zealand 7s L 17-24

The South African national rugby sevens team, commonly known as the Springbok Sevens, competes in the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the Summer Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games. Overall, the team has won the World Rugby Sevens Series 4 times, as well as having won 40 tournaments in the series.

History

After readmission to international sport following the ending of the apartheid ban, the team played their first sevens series in the 1993 Hong Kong Sevens, and also participated in the 1993 Rugby World Cup Sevens. They also played in the Hong Kong Sevens for the next two seasons. In 1996, they also took part in the Punta Del Este Sevens in Uruguay and the Dubai Sevens.

They participated in the 1997 Rugby World Cup Sevens the following year as well as in 1998, they played three South American tournaments – the Mar Del Plata Sevens in Argentina, the Punta Del Este Sevens and the Viña del Mar Sevens in Chile. 1999 saw them participate in the Mar Del Plata Sevens, the Santiago Sevens in Chile, the Fiji Sevens, the Hong Kong Sevens, the Japan Sevens and the Paris Sevens.

At the end of 1999, the first World Rugby Sevens Series (then the IRB Sevens World Series) started and the team have been participating in that series ever since. In addition to the Sevens Series, they also played in the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the Commonwealth Games, the World Games and, from 2016 onwards, the Olympic Games.

The team's nickname, "Blitzboks", is derived from "blitz" an Afrikaans word meaning lightning, and the derivative of Springbok ("Bok"), the official emblem of the South African rugby team.

The South Africa 7s rugby union team, also known as the Blitzboks, is a powerhouse in the world of rugby sevens. With a rich history of success in the sport, the team has consistently been a top contender in international competitions.

Known for their speed, skill, and physicality, the Blitzboks are a formidable force on the field. They have a reputation for their aggressive defense and dynamic attacking play, making them a thrilling team to watch.

The team has a strong tradition of producing talented players who go on to represent South Africa in the 15-a-side format as well. Many of the country's top rugby stars have honed their skills with the Blitzboks before making the transition to the national team.

With a passionate fan base and a winning mentality, the South Africa 7s team continues to be a dominant force in the world of rugby sevens, consistently competing for top honors in major tournaments around the globe.