If South Africa are to triumph at the Hong Kong Sevens tournament this weekend, they’re going to have to get past unbeaten New Zealand first, but Bok skipper Neil Powell says they’re not even thinking about the mighty All Blacks. The New Zealanders have been in phenomenal form, winning all four tournaments this season.
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/ 4 December 2007
Rugby Sevens, the abbreviated form of rugby union, is seeking to ride the wave of popularity in the sport generated by the highly successful World Cup in France. The three-day season-opening Dubai leg of the World Series Sevens circuit attracted 32 000 spectators a day, but importantly offered a showcase for many future international stars.