Hougaard opens up about injuries caused by "overplaying" and why Worcester will measure themselves against the best this season.

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Ali Stokes

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Ahead of what will be his fourth season at Sixways, Springbok scrum-half Francois Hougaard opens up to Crashball Rugby's Ali Stokes about the "overplaying" that lead to an array of injuries that have limited the 30-year-old to an average of just seven Premiership games per-season in Worcester colours. 

Hougaard also explains why the Warriors are measuring themselves against the best this season and why they couldn't be off to a better start.

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Hougaard also explains why the Warriors are measuring themselves against the best this season and why they couldn't be off to a better start.
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Alan Solomons' Warriors kick off their first game of the Gallagher Premiership season in front of home crowds at Sixways Stadium next Saturday, welcoming last year's semi-finalists and local rivals Wasps. 

See our interview with the Springbok's Wallaby half-back partner Jono Lance here.

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