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07th Feb 2015

Video: South African rugby star recreates famous George North fireman’s lift

Le's go for a ride

Patrick McCarry

Blitzbokke versus France served up some treats at the ‘Welly Sevens’

The Wellington Sevens went to host country New Zealand, this morning, as they defeated England in the final. Moment of the weekend, however, came in the pool match between South Africa and France as both sides went toe-to-toe.

Fijian-born winger Virimi Vakatawa starred for France in their 22-5 win and contributed a hefty tackle and a stunning try:

The South Africa’s showed they were no shrinking violets, however, with the Werner Kok pick-up-and-run move made famous by George North on the 2013 Lions Tour.

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