Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids celebrated his 31st birthday posing next to the other captains on the HSBC SVNS circuit at the new Kai Tak Stadium, where this weekend's Hong Kong Sevens takes place.
Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the squad is confident they're improving and executing the right things well as they arrive in Hong Kong for their next challenge.
Debutant Gino Cupido's inclusion is one of three changes made by Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman for the Springbok Sevens team in Hong Kong next weekend.
The Blitzboks finished in a commendable second place at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver after being edged 19-12 by Argentina in the final.
Despite their second place in Vancouver, the Springbok Sevens' overall objectives for the 2025 HSBC SVNS are still in place, says coach Philip Snyman.
The Springbok Sevens defeated Australia 17-14 in the quarter-finals of the HSBC SVNS Vancouver to book a place in the semi-finals, where they will face Fiji at 22:52 on Sunday.