BlitzBoks welcome newbie for Hong Kong trip - Rugby365
The BlitzBoks made three changes to their squad ahead of the HSBC SVNS Hong Kong leg of the series which includes a new face in the side.
rugby365.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- The Blitzboks won the Hong Kong Sevens title in 2026, their first-ever Hong Kong crown, beating Argentina 35-7 in the Cup Final. This concluded a strong Hong Kong campaign after earlier pool and knockout wins.[1][2][3]
- The victory marked a historic breakthrough for South Africa in Hong Kong Sevens and positioned the Blitzboks as a leading force as the SVNS World Championship series continued.[2][3]
- Coverage highlighted their dominant final performance and a narrative of finally breaking Hong Kong’s long-standing drought for the team.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of results from the 2026 Hong Kong Sevens (pool results, knockout rounds, final) and attach brief notes on standout players. Would you like that?[1][2][3]