Oosthuizen: Blitzboks’ belief and smiles are real
epa11107875 Ryan Oosthuizen (R) of South Africa under pressure from Pilipo Bukayaro of Fiji during the World Rugby Sevens Series men's quarterfinal between Fiji and South Africa at HBF Park, Perth, Australia, 27 January 2024. EPA/RICHARD WAINWRIGHT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Oosthuizen: Blitzboks’ belief and smiles are real

There is a real belief amongst the players in the Springbok Sevens squad that they are improving as a team and doing the right things well has become a blueprint for them, according to experienced forward Ryan Oosthuizen, who arrived in Hong Kong this week for a seventh time as a Blitzbok.

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“We dominated the game, we deserved the win” – Hugo Broos
Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Uganda at Orlando Stadium , in Soweto on 06 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We dominated the game, we deserved the win” – Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes his side deserved the win after putting on a dominant performance against Benin.

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Gallery: Bafana extend lead in Group C after Benin win
Jayden Adams of South Africa celebrates goal with team players during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 football match between Benin and South Africa at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Cote dlvoire on 25 March 2025 ©Mohamed Ali/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana extend lead in Group C after Benin win

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana as they secured a 2-0 victory over Benin in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan.

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Bafana move five points clear at the top of Group C
Jayden Adams of South Africa celebrates goal with team players during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 football match between Benin and South Africa at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Cote dlvoire on 25 March 2025 ©Mohamed Ali/BackpagePix

Bafana move five points clear at the top of Group C

Bafana Bafana moved five points clear at the top of the FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier following their 2-0 win over Benin in Abidjan.

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Broos left frustrated after Bafana unable to train in Abidjan
Hugo Broos during the South African press conference ahead of their FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Benin, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast @BackpagePix

Broos left frustrated after Bafana unable to train in Abidjan

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was left frustrated after his side were unable to train at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan.

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“We’re strong enough to overcome all those challenges” – Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams during the South African press conference ahead of their FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Benin, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast @BackpagePix

“We’re strong enough to overcome all those challenges” – Ronwen Williams

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is confident his side has the quality and is strong enough to overcome any challenges.

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Broos gives verdict on Rele’s debut start for Bafana
Relebohile Mofokeng of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2026 World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on 21 March 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Broos gives verdict on Rele’s debut start for Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shared his thoughts on Relebohile Mofokeng after he made his full international debut against Lesotho.

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Preview: Benin vs Bafana Bafana
Relebohile Mofokeng of South Africa celebrates his goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 21 March 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Preview: Benin vs Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana will be hunting for their third successive win in the FIFA World Cup when they face Benin at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday evening.

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