Dylan Sage and Stedman Gans have also returned to the squad. Sage, who missed the last two tournaments in Dubai and Cape Town due to a back injury, comes in for the injured Chris Dry while Gans replaces Branco du Preez, who picked up a hamstring injury in training last week. ‘We made the call..
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Do you follow the Blitzboks here is the fixtures and the squad
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Sevens: Blitzboks aim to break Fiji hold in Paris
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Paris – South Africa take to the Stade Jean-Bouin pitch in Paris this weekend in the knowledge that they could break Olympic champions Fiji’s hold on the World Rugby Sevens Series title. Fiji have been crowned champions over the last two seasons, but go into the ninth and penultimate round of the series 25 points..
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Kiwi centre Shaun Treeby starts for Stormers against the Hurricanes in Wellington
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Shaun Treeby will make his first start for the DHL Stormers against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday. Having made his Stormers debut off the bench against his former team, the Highlanders, in Dunedin last week, Treeby will wear the No 12 jersey at Westpac Stadium, having traded places with Dan Kriel. The only other..
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Eben to lead Stormers against the Crusaders in Christchurch
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Eben Etzebeth will captain the Stormers against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Regular captain Siya Kolisi is not available for selection due to the Springbok management plan, with Etzebeth set to lead the side for the second time this season, having also done so against the Kings in Port Elizabeth. Pieter-Steph du Toit moves..
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Bulls take on Sunwolves without 3 boks
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The Bulls will take on the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday without Springboks Handré Pollard, Jesse Kriel and Lood de Jager. Pollard and Kriel have been rested as per SA Rugby’s player management policy, while De Jager is out with an injury. In the absence of Pollard, Tian Schoeman will receive his first start of..
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