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The BLitzboks and the Australian women's 7s side celebrate their victories at the Seville 7s tournament on 30 January 2022. Picture: @WorldRugby7s/Twitter

Hsbc sevens world series

Blitzboks win in Seville for fourth straight Sevens World Series title

By Anthony Teixeira

The Blitzboks were made to work for the victory but four second-half tries saw them to a comfortable 33-7 win over Australia.

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