The Blitzboks' first-ever victory in Hong Kong was masterminded at their Stellenbosch training base, where they will now return as they begin planning for the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain next month.
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman is basking in the glory of South Africa's very first HSBC SVNS Hong Kong tournament title.
The Blitzboks continued their impressive bounce-back at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS by advancing to the semi-finals with a dramatic 26–22 win over Kenya.
Springbok Sevens star Zain Davids is not taking anything for granted as South Africa prepares for the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship.
Quewin Nortje will make a first appearance for the Springbok Sevens in the 2026 season in Hong Kong for the first of the three HSBC SVNS World Championship tournaments next week.
Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman cut an emotional figure following a gutsy 10-7 victory over Fiji in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, a win which secured them the World Series crown.