Springbok Sevens
The Official Twitter feed of the Springbok Sevens team. Follow us as we contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in iconic cities and great tournaments.
95,098
Followers
643
Following
12,565
Tweets
70.2
Avg Engagement
308
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Blitzboks's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2014-01-28
- Verification:Yes
- Location:South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,213
- Avg Likes per Tweet:48.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:21.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,999
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,213 tweetsThe account achieves an average of 1,725 likes and 285 retweets per tweet, indicating strong audience interaction. The content is well-received, with a notable number of retweets highlighting the popularity of key announcements and victories.
48.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
21.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
156,092
Total Likes
69,312
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
25
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
61
75th Percentile
26,862
Top Tweet
0.74
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
81.1%
Original
2.1%
Replies
16.6%
Retweets
0.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
77.2%
With Links
53.8%
With #Tags
62.0%
With @Mentions
24.1%
With Emojis
139
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.03
Reply/Original Ratio
0.02
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
53.2%
Weekday Posts
46.8%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,213 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 532 retweets (17% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,213 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,999 followersThe primary audience consists of rugby fans and followers of the Springbok Sevens team, likely based in South Africa and globally interested in sports events. The audience is engaged with the team's journey and success in international competitions.
Average
Audience Quality
32.1%
Suspicion Index
44.5%
Low-Quality %
13
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
53.9%
Empty Bio
46.6%
<10 Tweets
9.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
59.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.7%
No URL
35.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
19,999,785
Total Potential Reach
13
Median Follower Reach
90
75th Percentile Reach
4.4%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
32.3%
Creators
3,553 accounts
21.1%
Consumers
2,317 accounts
46.6%
Dormant
5,129 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
32
Verified Followers
0.29% of total
800
Protected Accounts
7.27% of total
4 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,097,044 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @rugbyworldcup | 1,120,063 | Sports Event | Rugby, Tournaments, World Cup |
| @BrentJvV | 365,868 | Digital Marketer | Business, Technology, Education, Sport |
| @Grit_SportsNews | 228,438 | - | - |
| @McDonalds_SA | 199,016 | Fast Food | Food, Fast Food, Lovin' |
| @Hollywoodbets | 143,089 | Betting | Horse Racing, Sports Betting, Gambling |
| @FlySafair | 142,048 | Airline | Aviation, Travel, Low-cost |
| @thecgf | 112,790 | Sports Organization | Sport, Commonwealth Games, Movement |
| @mmbangwa | 103,619 | Cricket Commentator | Football, Faith, Friendship |
| @Visiongeo | 89,112 | Philanthropist | NGO funding, Philanthropy, Travel |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,068
Followers With Bio
5,931
Followers Without Bio
46.08%
% With Bio
53.92%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,213 analyzed38,682
Combined Engagement
7,525
Total Likes
31,157
Total Retweets
7,736
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Springboks: 🇿🇦 This one is for you, South Africa #StrongerTogether #RWC2019Champions https://t.co/BVFC1LkF1p
🇿🇦 Nothing but pride! @TeamSA2024 #BestOfUs https://t.co/tgCH09m5Fa
🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Ladies and gentlemen, your Dubai champions!🇿🇦🇿🇦🏉🏉⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ https://t.co/SVZVq1pUE5 https://t.co/4qBoOiqe0F
RT @Springboks: Josh Larsen visited the Boks’ change room after the match to apologise to Thomas du Toit. This is what rugby is all about. Thanks Josh and well done to @RugbyCanada on your RWC campaign, and thank you for a great game of rugby! #StrongerTogether https://t.co/y0R2
🥇 Wow! Just wow! What a performance by the Blitzboks to take gold with a superb victory over Fiji in the Commonwealth Games final! Well done to all the teams in Birmingham, what a wonderful tournament! A second sevens gold for @TeamSA2024! https://t.co/aYY59moG77
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account emphasizes national pride and team spirit through hashtags and emojis. It leverages major tournament wins to boost engagement and visibility. The use of multiple links per tweet suggests a strategy to drive traffic to additional content or official sources.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 95,098
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @Blitzboks reveals an growing Twitter presence with 95,098 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 70.2 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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