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Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman had to do with a candle and cupcake on his 38th birthday, but Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids could celebrate his 31st in a more dramatic way, posing next to the other captains on the HSBC SVNS circuit at the new Kai Tak Stadium, where this weekend's Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens takes place.

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Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with the 14th round of the Vodacom URC taking place, while the final of the Women’s Premier Division is taking place in Pretoria.

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After back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins, inspiring teamwork, deft touches, breathtaking tries and plenty of joy for fans from all walks of life, the sponsorship agreement between MTN and the Springboks ends after eight highly successful years.

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There is a real belief amongst the players in the Springbok Sevens squad that they are improving as a team and doing the right things well has become a blueprint for them, according to experienced forward Ryan Oosthuizen, who arrived in Hong Kong this week for a seventh time as a Blitzbok.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

It was a largely satisfying weekend for South Africa’s teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as three of the four side – the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers – came away with victories to boost their playoff hopes, while the Emirates Lions managed to secure a losing bonus point away from home to remain within striking range of the top eight.