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Gcobani Bobo Hong Kong

The Sevens party starts in Hong Kong

Friday, 30th March 2007 at 4:47 pm

Technically, it’s the rugby that everyone’s there for; in reality, though, the party in the stands is the true attraction. The Hong Kong Sevens is one of sport’s must-visit events, providing a weekend of exhilirating rugby, high spirited crowds, and …

San Diego sevens

Springbok success… sort of

Monday, 12th February 2007 at 6:05 pm

Alright, so they’re not quite the Boks, and they didn’t win the most glamorous title on offer. But South Africa emerged from the San Diego Sevens with a trophy of sorts, having recovered from elimination from the tournament proper to …

Jonathan Mokuena

Hit the high notes

Friday, 2nd February 2007 at 4:58 pm

The South African sevens side arrived in Wellington, New Zealand for the latest leg of the IRB Series with a much-changed side, the Super 14 squads having plundered Paul Treu’s outfit. But they coped well enough on day one, emerging …

Gcobani Bobo sevens

Remember me?

Sunday, 28th January 2007 at 10:46 am

It wasn’t all that long ago that Gcobani Bobo was a Springbok centre, a star of the game, and South Africa’s most famous Rastafarian. But after a couple of serious injuries, a move down to the Sharks, and nagging questions …