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‘Joost has been much better today’

Joost van der Westhuizen showed signs of improvement on Sunday, according to the J9 Foundation. (more…)

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February 5, 2017

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: Seabelo Senatla of South Africa is tackled by Dan Norton of England during the Cup Final match between England and South Africa in the 2017 HSBC Sydney Sevens at Allianz Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

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Super send-off for Senatla as Blitzboks seal Sydney title

The Blitzboks gave departing Seabelo Senatla a victorious send-off as they avenged defeat to England and won the Sydney Sevens tournament in Australia on Sunday, writes MARK ETHERIDGE. Senatla swops…

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February 5, 2017

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Blitzboks down Aussies to book final against England

The Blitzboks blasted into the final of the Sydney Sevens tournament on Sunday with wins against the United States and then Australia in the semi-final, writes MARK ETHERIDGE. They opened…

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February 5, 2017

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Joost rushed to hospital, in critical condition

Joost van der Westhuizen has been rushed to hospital and is in a critical condition, according to his J9 Foundation. (more…)

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February 4, 2017

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England halt Blitzboks’ momentum in Sydney

The Blitzboks’ final game of Pool A at the Sydney Sevens ended with a blot on their copybook as they went down 15-21 to old rivals England on Saturday, writes…

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February 4, 2017

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Senatla stars but Blitzboks battle against Kenya

By Mark Etheridge The Blitzboks opened up their Sydney Sevens campaign in contrasting style on Saturday. A comfortable 32-0 whitewash of Japan saw Seabelo Senatla shining in his last sevens…

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February 4, 2017

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Blitzboks look for mental edge in Sydney

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell says the key to success at this weekend’s Sydney Sevens will be in his side’s mental approach to the tournament. (more…)

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February 3, 2017

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Seven great tries from Wellington Sevens

Seven of the best tries from the Wellington Sevens last weekend, including one from Blitzbok Werner Kok.  (more…)

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February 3, 2017

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Nyakane has his sights set on Bok prop spot

Trevor Nyakane is ready to stake a claim at tighthead prop for the Bulls and the Springboks in 2017.

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February 3, 2017

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Skipper Snyman: Still areas to improve on

Captain Philip Snyman says there will be a target on the Blitzboks’ backs when they go hunting their third title of the season in Sydney this weekend.

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February 2, 2017