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And now for a word from our Champions!

by Mike Jansen on Jun 01, 2009 | No Comments

Victorious Springbok Sevens Captain Mzwandile Stick joins Marius Schoeman who exited the international Sevens scene on a high and shares their thoughts with us. (video) Reaction: Mzwandile Stick, South Africa captain “We’ve never been number…

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No Scottish title, but we still ARE the Champions!

by Mike Jansen on May 31, 2009 | No Comments

As they did in Hong Kong in March, Fiji has denied us a dream finish. However, know this: We are the Champions of Dubai 2008, We are the Champions of George 2008, We are the…

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The Edinburgh Cup Finalists.

by Mike Jansen on May 31, 2009 | No Comments

Reigning IRB Sevens World Series Champions South Africa will meet Fiji in the Cup Final of the final tournament on the 2008/2009 IRB Sevens Circuit to set up a return of the Hong Kong Cup Final clash. …

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Give it up for Scotland!

by Mike Jansen on May 31, 2009 | No Comments

Scotland, You did well to make it this far in your home tournament. By overcoming neighbours England you showed your pedigree. You took us right to the wire. We salute you. However, like your coach…

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Unique Finals clashes for final tournament!

by Mike Jansen on May 31, 2009 | No Comments

The final tournament on the IRB Sevens World Series circuit is set for a series of unique finals! In game 33, Canada narrowly beat Spain 21-19. Next up, the USA comfortably overcame Georgia 27-0 to set…

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BlitzBokke progress to Cup Semi’s

by Mike Jansen on May 31, 2009 | No Comments

The day after clinching their first IRB Sevens World Series title at Murrayfield, South Africa have reached the Cup semi finals at the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens after beating a combattive Australia side.They now face…

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Signed! Sealed! Delivered!

by Mike Jansen on May 30, 2009 | No Comments

And here’s the coach to deliver his comments on his Team’s tremendous feat of winning their first-ever International Rugby Board Sevens World Series Title! The Boys may be celebrating in the background, but believe me……

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South Africa clinches Series Title!

by Mike Jansen on May 30, 2009 | No Comments

The International Rugby Board (IRB) website has just confirmed my earlier forcast: the Springbok Sevens side has indeed won their very first IRB Sevens World Series Title. From irb.com: South Africa have reached the Cup…

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The Series title should be in the bag!

by Mike Jansen on May 30, 2009 | No Comments

I just finished watching the Pool A game between New Zealand and France and while I have done the various permutations that the Springbok Sevens need in order to secure the title, a few things…

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(Game 1:SA vs. France) Treu is happy.

by Mike Jansen on May 30, 2009 | No Comments

“We’re not normally a morning team” said Paul Treu after the Springboks’ comfortable win over France in the first game of the Edinburgh Sevens. He also declared that he was ”happy” with the win especially with…

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Goodbye & Thanks, Marius!

by Mike Jansen on May 29, 2009 | 1 Comment

On Marius Schoeman’s FaceBook page today: (Marius) is retiring from the int 7s scene this weekend in Edinburgh after 9 years. Thx to all my supporters and friends. Been a good ride. Marius with Bok 15′s captain John…

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Treu makes 2 changes for Murrayfield

by Mike Jansen on May 29, 2009 | No Comments

Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has made two changes to his team for this weekend’s Edinburgh Sevens, the final stop in the International Rugby Board’s World Sevens Series for 2008/09. The experienced Marius Schoeman, who…

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