Why Stormers star Seabelo Senatla wants to keep the backflip celebration special

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Seabelo Senatla has a habit of turning big try-scoring days into moments worth watching twice, and the backflip sits right at the centre of that. The Stormers wing admits that another hat-trick could well earn a repeat performance of the acrobatic celebration. Still, he is adamant that the move should stay a rare treat rather than become a routine flourish after every try. His reasoning is simple: a trademark only keeps its value if it stays special, so he saves the flip for performances that genuinely merit it. The celebration has become something supporters look out for whenever he crosses the line. How his season unfolds will determine whether fans get to see the flip again.

A hat-trick could bring another Seabelo Senatla backflip, but the Stormers wing insists he wants to keep the trademark celebration special.

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