Tries by Stedman Gans, Selvyn Davids, Justin Geduld and Muller du Plessis (2) and three conversions by Davids helped the Blitzboks to a convincing 31-12 win over Fiji in the Cup semi of the Canada Sevens
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Reynders still soaking it up with a smileZander Reynders’ debut for the Springbok Sevens, a year ago at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, was a surreal experience and to return to DHL Stadium where it all started was a reminder of how blessed his rugby career has been since.
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Blitzboks can’t wait to claim redemption at homeThe overnight flight from Dubai to Cape Town was more than enough time for the Blitzboks to reflect on their fifth place finish at the Emirates Dubai 7s tournament and upon arrival in the Mother City this morning, Springbok Sevens sweeper Ricardo Duarttee was ready for another bite at the cherry.
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Exciting pool draw locked in for Cape TownThe Springbok Sevens will face Dubai champions New Zealand, as well as Fiji and Great Britain on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Saturday as the pool draw was confirmed following last weekend’s action in the desert.
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“We will rectify Dubai mishaps in Cape Town”It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman after the Blitzboks’ fifth-place finish at the Emirates Dubai 7s on Sunday, but he admitted that they did not perform to their own expectations.
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Disappointing Blitzboks crash out in DubaiThe Springbok Sevens team’s love affair with the Emirates Dubai 7s seems to be on the rocks after the 11-time champions crashed out of the play-offs for a second consecutive year with Pool A defeats to Fiji and Argentina of the HSBC SVNS opener on Saturday.