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The 16 teams jetted into Port Elizabeth late on Sunday from Dubai for this weekend's Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens.
The Blitzbokke will be out for redemption after their worst showing since 2001 - as they failed to make the Cup competition in Dubai.
The Springbok Sevens then lost their Bowl final 14-10 against Argentina.
Samoa went on to win the Cup final with an impressive 26-15 over New Zealand.
Not a great day for the All Blacks because hours earlier in the 15-man game - Richie Mcaw's World Cup champions had lost 38-21 to England at Twickenham.