South Africa's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final against New Zealand at the IRB Sevens at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Photo: AFP
South Africa's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final against New Zealand at the IRB Sevens at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Photo: AFP
Branco Du Preez is emotional after South Africa's victory over New Zealand in the sevens final. Photo: AFP
Branco Du Preez is emotional after South Africa's victory over New Zealand in the sevens final. Photo: AFP
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South Africa sevens victory revives memories of Mandela

Hosts come from 0-14 down to defeat old foes New Zealand 17-14

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Updated: 10:15pm, 7 Mar, 2014

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South Africa's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final against New Zealand at the IRB Sevens at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Photo: AFP
South Africa's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final against New Zealand at the IRB Sevens at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Photo: AFP
Branco Du Preez is emotional after South Africa's victory over New Zealand in the sevens final. Photo: AFP
Branco Du Preez is emotional after South Africa's victory over New Zealand in the sevens final. Photo: AFP
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