Despite a poor first day at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, when they lost to Ireland (10-5) and New Zealand (17-5) , Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman is still confident his team can progress to the quarter-finals and then go even further.
The Blitzboks though must beat Japan in their final pool game at 4pm Thursday to stand any chance of making it into the last eight. But theyll also have to win by a big margin and then hope other results go their way.
As things stand, the Blitzboks only hope of progressing is as one of the best two third placed teams in the pools.
The top two in Pools A, B and C, make up six qualifiers, with the other two teams being third-placed sides.
Fire togetherWere still in it, but its up to us, said Blitzboks coach Snyman after Wednesdays two pool matches.
