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VANCOUVER — South African rugby captain Philip Snyman is looking forward to more than just playing time while he’s in Vancouver this weekend.

“I really enjoy the coffee in Vancouver. I think it’s some of the best in the world,” said Snyman, who’s in B.C. for the latest stop on the HSBC Sevens World Series circuit.

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“They have a good coffee culture here.”

Snyman was part of the South African team that won the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Games, where rugby sevens made its Olympic debut.

Harry Jones, captain of Canada’s sevens team, isn’t surprised by Snyman’s love of the bean.

“You think they are going to be having a few beers?” the West Vancouver, B.C., native said with a grin. “Maybe the stereotypes are changing a little bit.

“The South Africans love their coffee. They bring coffee beans all over the world.”

What ever is fuelling the Blitzboks, they come into this weekend’s tournament at BC Place Stadium leading the World Rugby Sevens Series with 92 points, 10 more than second place New Zealand.