LAST HURDLE: The Blitzboks have already won, so why are they still playing for the title?

South Africa have been the best Sevens team in 2026, but the structure of the sport means Bordeaux – the last leg of the three-tournament World Championship – will ultimately determine whether they are remembered as world champions.

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