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From Sevens Star to World Cup Coach | Johannesburg News
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From primary school coach to World Cup champion, Mzwandile Stick’s rugby journey is a masterclass in leadership and resilience. Guided early by teacher Mavuso Mafu, he rose through the ranks, captaining the Blitzboks to their first Sevens Series title in 2009. His natural coaching instincts, honed on the pitch, led him back to the Springboks under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 — a pivotal moment that transformed him into a key architect of two Rugby World Cup victories. Now, as South Africa eyes a historic third title in 2027, Stick’s blend of experience, humility, and tactical brilliance makes him indispensable to the team’s quest for glory.
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