Kwagga Smith, who played a blinder for the Barbarians against the All Blacks on Saturday, has rejoined the Blitzboks in Stellenbosch as they prepare for the defence of their World Series crown. Western Province and SA A flank Sikhumbuzo Notshe has also been drafted into the Blitzboks squad after his union gave its blessing to further bolster the playing stocks. Notshe, 24, is a livewire loose-forward with huge pace and skill and on the face of it, seems a perfect fit for sevens. The WP loosie is on loan from his union and will return to the Stormers for Super Rugby in February. He will feature in the first four World Series events — in Dubai, Cape Town, Hamilton and Sydney. With current Springbok Sevens players and regulars Ruhan Nel, Werner Kok and Seabelo Senatla, he was part of the Western Province team that won the Currie Cup final in Durban two weeks ago. "It is pretty exciting to be able to join the World Series champions," Notshe said. "I am keen to learn from them as they ar...
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