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          Orlando Speranza celebrates as Speranza beat Shogun in the International Invitational final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          New Zealand celebrate victory against Australia in the HSBC SVNS DXB Mens and womens final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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