Blitzboks set to defend Cape Town crown as HSBC SVNS returns in December

The 2025 tournament will take place over two days on the weekend of 6-7 December, when the Blitzboks will be joined by seven other men's and eight women's teams in the new, revamped series format, which leaves no room for error as the teams chase top honours.

The South Africans gloriously lifted the Cape Town title last year and followed up by claiming the HSBC SVNS World Championship crown in Los Angeles in May.

But the HSBC SVNS Cape Town is more than a rugby tournament and will bring the usual mix of entertainment, experience and exceptional rugby.

"We're very excited to announce the return of HSBC SVNS to Cape Town for the next three years," said SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer, following the confirmation by World Rugby earlier on Monday.

"With the new tournament model, we envisage high-octane rugby from all the teams from the get-go, with no place to hide as only the top two teams in the respective pools will progress to the semi-finals.

"It'll be two, action-packed days, but we know this event is about more than the rugby, and fans will also experience the vibrant live entertainment and the unique festival atmosphere that makes the HSBC SVNS in Cape Town one of the best live events in the country.

"It's the ultimate blend of sport and lifestyle. From edge-of-your-seat matches on the field to music, food, and culture, it's more than a tournament - it's a celebration."

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