Powell reappointed as Springbok 7s coach

SA Rugby announced have today announced that experienced Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has been reappointed with the Blitzboks for a fourth season.

“Neil is highly sought-after on the international sevens circuit and we’re very grateful and excited that he will remain at the helm of the Blitzboks for a further four years,” said Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby.

“The Springbok Sevens have consistently been one of the top teams on the circuit in the last couple of seasons and we know Neil and his team are headed in the right direction. All of us are looking forward at how they tackle the challenges of the new season.”

The South Africans took overall second place in the 2015/16 series that ended in June, having qualified for all 10 quarterfinals, eight semi-finals and four finals (winning one). They then travelled to the Olympic Games in Rio in August, where they won a bronze medal in Rugby Sevens. 

The team started their preparations for the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Stellenbosch earlier this week.