Christie Grobbelaar

Age

24

Tournament Caps

22

Points

170

Height

195 cm

Weight

95 kg

Latest News

Preview

Visser: Blitzboks’ execution key to success at home

A change to the tournament format will make it more difficult for the legitimate title contenders at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town to walk away from the DHL Stadium victorious and with the maximum number of logs points this weekend.

Statement

Private Equity proposal turned down by SARU members

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) resolved on Friday to reject a proposal to accept a potential private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights.

News

Under-17 EPD Camp a resounding success

SA Rugby’s recently completed Under-17 Elite Player Development (EPD) camp, attended by 58 players and a large group of the country’s foremost schools’ rugby coaches, was deemed a big success as it marked a significant milestone in the identification and development of the next generation of South Africa’s rugby talent.

Team announcement

Ndhlovu returns as Blitzboks call up uncapped Reynders

Two-time world series winner and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Mfundo Ndhlovu, will make a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens squad in Cape Town this weekend, while the uncapped Zander Reynders is in line to become Blitzbok #196 after he was included in the HSBC SVNS squad.

European Professional Club Rugby

Five SA franchises switch into EPCR mode

South Africa’s domestic franchises will launch their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns this weekend in a jam-packed round of action.