Watch out, world! The Blitzboks are storming into Vancouver this weekend, and they're not just bringing the South African sun—they’re bringing the heat! Captain Impi Visser has declared this squad the fiercest group of rugby warriors South Africa has seen since the dark days of lockdown ended. With a trophy from the Perth Sevens already in their bag this season, and a swagger that could only come from winning two of the first four tournaments of the 2025-26 SVNS series, these guys are on a mission.
The team that's landed in Canada is a mix of seasoned pros and eager newbies. Alongside Visser, the squad sees the return of the stalwart Selvyn Davids and Ronald Brown. Injecting some fresh legs into the lineup are the newcomers Grant de Jager and Gino Cupido, the latter making only his second tournament appearance. “I am feeling fresh and ready,” Visser shared, energized after a strategic break during the Singapore-Perth leg.
“The squad is really a strong one and for me, the strongest group we have since the return to competitive rugby after Covid.”
As part of their prep, the Blitzboks squared off in a training match against France, which served as a great litmus test for their defense and helped the returning players shake off any cobwebs. Visser’s focus is clear: “The aim is to start strong against Great Britain and build from that.”
With only two tournaments left in the regular series, South Africa sits just shy of the top spot, trailing Fiji by a mere four points. The upcoming matches are nothing short of crucial. They'll face off against Great Britain, Spain, and a highly anticipated showdown with New Zealand—all in less than eight hours.
Blitzboks squad – Christie Grobbelaar, Ryan Oosthuizen, Impi Visser (c), Ronald Brown, Selvyn Davids, Dewald Human, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Shilton van Wyk, Donavan Don, Sebastiaan Jobb, David Brits, Tristan Leyds, Grant de Jager, Gino Cupido.
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Watch out, world! The Blitzboks are storming into Vancouver this weekend, and they're not just bringing the South African sun—they’re bringing the heat! Captain Impi Visser has declared this squad the fiercest group of rugby warriors South Africa has seen since the dark days of lockdown ended. With a trophy from the Perth Sevens already in their bag this season, and a swagger that could only come from winning two of the first four tournaments of the 2025-26 SVNS series, these guys are on a mission.
The team that's landed in Canada is a mix of seasoned pros and eager newbies. Alongside Visser, the squad sees the return of the stalwart Selvyn Davids and Ronald Brown. Injecting some fresh legs into the lineup are the newcomers Grant de Jager and Gino Cupido, the latter making only his second tournament appearance. “I am feeling fresh and ready,” Visser shared, energized after a strategic break during the Singapore-Perth leg.
“The squad is really a strong one and for me, the strongest group we have since the return to competitive rugby after Covid.”
As part of their prep, the Blitzboks squared off in a training match against France, which served as a great litmus test for their defense and helped the returning players shake off any cobwebs. Visser’s focus is clear: “The aim is to start strong against Great Britain and build from that.”
With only two tournaments left in the regular series, South Africa sits just shy of the top spot, trailing Fiji by a mere four points. The upcoming matches are nothing short of crucial. They'll face off against Great Britain, Spain, and a highly anticipated showdown with New Zealand—all in less than eight hours.
Blitzboks squad – Christie Grobbelaar, Ryan Oosthuizen, Impi Visser (c), Ronald Brown, Selvyn Davids, Dewald Human, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Shilton van Wyk, Donavan Don, Sebastiaan Jobb, David Brits, Tristan Leyds, Grant de Jager, Gino Cupido.