Blitzboks

MALAGA, SPAIN – JANUARY 19: Siviwe Soyizwapi of South Africa during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens captains photocall session at Malagueta Beach on January 19, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)

Spain Sevens: Follow the Blitzboks with our live score updates

Here we look at when the Blitzboks will be in action at the Spain Sevens and allow you to follow their efforts with live score updates.

Blitzboks

MALAGA, SPAIN – JANUARY 19: Siviwe Soyizwapi of South Africa during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens captains photocall session at Malagueta Beach on January 19, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)

The first HSBC Spain Sevens, to be played in Malaga from 21-23 January, will feature a log-leading Blitzboks team even if Fiji are notable absentees.

Here we look at when the Blitzboks will be in action and allow you to follow their efforts with live score updates.

Blitzboks vs Scotland

The Blitzboks take on Scotland in the opening match of their Spain Sevens campaign in Malaga from 14:17 (SAST).

Fiji match off

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the New Zealand men’s and women’s teams are unable to travel to Spain for the Malaga and Seville events and will be replaced by Germany and Belgium, respectively, while Samoa men are also unable to travel and have been replaced by Jamaica in Pool C.

Blitzboks all set to light up inaugural Spain Sevens tournament.

Fiji men’s and women’s teams are also currently unable to travel to Malaga and will not be replaced. Opponents in their respective group matches will receive three match points for a “bye” match and a score of 0-0 will be recorded for those games. It is yet to be confirmed if Fiji men will be able to arrive in time to participate later in the competition in the placement matches.

Blitzboks vs England

On Saturday 22 January, the Blitzboks complete their pool with a match against England.

Soyizwapi leads

Soyizwapi will lead the team in a tournament for the tenth time and as such will be the first on the field with the logo of the new team sponsor, WeBuyCars.

“It is wonderful to have a sponsor again, especially in these difficult times and it is something we really appreciate,” the Blitzboks skipper said. “They have come on board and are willing to partner with us. Incidentally, it is a great brand and one we like, so we are very happy with them being our sponsor.”