Phillip Ndlondlo and Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates warming up during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 30 March 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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WATCH: Orlando Pirates’ training session in Algeria

Orlando Pirates strength and conditioning coach Helmi Gueldich put the players through their paces in Algeria ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad.

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November 25, 2024

Deano Van Rooyen of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 25 October 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Pirates confirm Van Rooyen and six other return for CAFCL tie

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the return of seven key players ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad on Tuesday evening.

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November 25, 2024

Elvis Chipezeze and Delano Abrahams of Magesi FC celebrates victory during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Chipezeze: We executed our game plan very well

Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze felt his side executed their game plan very well to come back and secure the win against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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November 24, 2024

Clinton Larsen, coach of Magesi FC celebrates victory with players during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Larsen: It’s called a fairytale isn’t it?

Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen was proud of his team's efforts to come back to secure the win and lift the Carling Knockout Cup trophy.

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November 24, 2024

Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Final match between Magesi and Mamelodi Sundowns at Toyota Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

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Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi admits they tried everything they could to win the match against Magesi FC.

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November 24, 2024

South Africa coach Sandile Ngcobo and South Africa assistant coach Philip Snyman during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

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Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend.

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November 22, 2024

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Snyman confirmed in Blitzbok head coach role

Former Springbok Sevens captain Phillip Snyman has been appointed as head coach of the Blitzboks after taking care of the team in an acting capacity for the last six months, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday.

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September 12, 2024

South Africa's Shaun Williams (left) celebrates with South Africa's Selvyn Davids after winning the rugby sevens match against Australia at the Stade de France on the first day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Saturday July 27, 2024.

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Let’s get ready…Cape Town Sevens incoming

South Africa’s Olympic bronze medallists will be back on show on home soil in December when one of the most anticipated events on the Cape Town calendar returns to the Mother City on the weekend of 7 and 8 December.

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August 15, 2024

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Snyman: Blitzboks ready for the big stage in Paris

The Springbok Sevens team will start their third consecutive charge at Olympic gold with a clear endorsement from their coach, Philip Snyman.

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July 24, 2024

Uaina Sione of Samoa attempts to tackle South Africa captain Siviwe Soyizwapi during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

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Soyizwapi: We give ourselves a chance to medal

Six months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification spots on the HSBC SVNS log.

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July 18, 2024