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I’ve had to add a bit of weight for 15s. I was around 72kg for sevens and I’m now around 80kg, which allows me to soak up the heavier contact and complete more front-on tackles.

— Kurt-Lee Arendse

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It’s far more congested on the pitch in 15s, but my mindset is the same; not to be lazy.

Being on the sevens series circuit taught me a lot, in terms of looking after myself and keeping myself organised.

Listen, man, you will have to take your recovery seriously. Take your ice-baths, get your nutrition right'.

I found the transition from sevens to 15s pretty seamless. The pathway is well-trodden and it’s built into you to work unbelievably hard for your team-mates.

I know the All Blacks are a brilliant offloading team and Rieko is very fast and a great player, so I had no margin for error. I also learnt to tackle low and ‘chop’.

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