South Africa's Blitzboks rugby sevens team are competing at the Hong Kong Sevens (one of the sport's most prestigious annual tournaments) this weekend, aiming to claim a title that has eluded them through nearly three decades of attempts and four previous final appearances. The team arrives in strong form, having secured the 2025/26 World Series title with four tournament wins from six, though coach Philip Snyman has warned that past results carry no weight in the new three-tournament World Championship format. The Springbok Women's Sevens side are also competing in Hong Kong for the first time this season, though they face a significant setback with five players — including captain and top scorer Nadine Roos — ruled out through injury.