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Since the news of his untimely passing, the South African rugby community has rallied to remember Cornal Hendricks.

Canterbury Crusaders winger Sevu Reece said he was delighted to break a "curse" and become Super Rugby's highest try-scorer, lifting his team atop the standings in the process.

British rookie Oliver Bearman was hit with a 10-place grid penalty for the Monaco Grand Prix on Friday for overtaking under red flag conditions during second practice.