As the morning sun ascends over Cape Town Stadium, a captivating show of grit and gusto is about to unfurl. The Blitzboks and the Springbok Women’s Sevens squads are in the starting blocks, ready to embark on their HSBC SVNS Cape Town ventures. This marks an enthralling epoch in the annals of rugby sevens.
Cape Town has successfully secured its position as one of the eight cities to host the HSBC SVNS, World Rugby’s rebranded sevens series. The series is set to launch in December 2023 and will provide a global platform for 12 men’s and women’s teams to showcase their rugby sevens skills. The revamped series aims to fuel rugby’s growth and allure by transforming the events into ultimate festivals, complete with immersive experiences for fans.