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Honest conversations helped Blitzboks bounce back in Perth

The Mercury

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February 10, 2026

RYAN Oosthuizen has lifted SVNS trophies across the globe, but the latest triumph in Australia ranks amongst his finest.

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For the veteran forward, the Blitzboks’ 21-19 victory over Fiji in the Perth final on Sunday was less about his Player-of-the-Final performance and more about a squad holding itself to a higher standard of accountability.

The 30-year-old, celebrating his 60th World Series tournament, was the architect of the win at HBF Park, crossing the whitewash twice in a pulsating encounter. It secured South Africa's second title of the 2026 series following their home success in December.

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