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Interview

March 7, 2019
Video: Back to school for Blitzboks in Canada

The Blitzboks took time to visit Mulgrave School in West Vancouver as part of the tournament's Community program, something they have participated in since the first HSBC Canada Sevens four years ago.

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Blitzboks to continue putting building blocks in p...

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Hi there and welcome to the launch edition of our brand new digital platform here on springboks.rugby. I’d like to use the opportunity to share a few important ideas with you of what this important year will look like for the Springboks.

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HSBC SVNS Cape Town

Free beer for early birds as CT 7s tickets go on sale

The world champion Blitzboks will defend their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title in December as the Mother City’s biggest party returns with free drinks for early ticket buyers, as well as an enticing offer for families.

 
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Reaction

Bok Sevens ‘A’ claim African crown in Mauritius

Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman congratulated the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ squad for their effort and application as they claimed the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Port Louis on Sunday.

 
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