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New season, new chapter in Blitzboks’ bookThere were many memorable stories told about the Springbok Sevens and their exploits at the Emirates Dubai Sevens over the years, and according to assistant coach Philip Snyman, that is something the team can be very proud of, but it is now time for a new book and the first chapter of that starts at The Sevens Stadium on Saturday.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Home ground advantage to boost SA teamsThe domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will be determined to make the most of their home ground advantage once again this weekend and make up some ground on the log when they take the field in round seven of the thrilling inter-hemisphere showpiece.
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Dazel: Nothing to lose, everything to gain in DubaiIt doesn’t happen too often that a rugby coach is satisfied with the amount of preparation done before a major tournament, but that’s not the case for Springbok Women's Sevens coach Renfred Dazel on matchday minus one of the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2023, the first of eight tournaments in the new HSBC SVNS.
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“Big moment player” Mkhari ready for Dubai stageFew would argue the impact Rights Mkhari has had on teams she has been involved with – whether it was in fifteens for the Springbok Women or the Bulls Daisies, or in the abbreviated game with the Springbok Women's Sevens, the soft-spoken Limpopo-raised player has gained the respect of all.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Glasgow out to make statement against championsMusgrave Park was sold out several days ahead of time as Munster’s secondary ground in Cork prepares for Friday night’s blockbusting showdown between the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title holders and the team currently topping the standings, the Glasgow Warriors.