Blitzboks booted out of Cape Town Sevens
The Blitzboks’ dream of a first Cape Town Sevens title since 2015 came crashing down when Samoa landed an extra-time drop goal in the semi-finals on Sunday.
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The Blitzboks’ dream of a first Cape Town Sevens title since 2015 came crashing down when Samoa landed an extra-time drop goal in the semi-finals on Sunday.
The unbeaten Blitzboks repelled a fired-up Great Britain side on Saturday night to advance to the Cape Town Sevens semi-finals.
Speedster Shilton van Wyk starred as the Blitzboks beat France to set up a quarter-final clash against Great Britain.
The Blitzboks climbed to the top of their pool at the Cape Town Sevens, streaking to victory against rivals Fiji in sweltering conditions on Saturday morning.
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Springbok Sevens assistant coach Philip Snyman was satisfied, but not smiling, after the Blitzboks’ opening victory at the Cape Town Sevens on Friday evening.
The Blitzboks scored two second-half tries to beat Canada and make a winning start to their quest for a first Cape Town Sevens title since 2015.
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Coming off a convincing tournament win in Dubai may have boosted the Blitzboks, but coach Sandile Ngcobo believes the reset button is equally important to claim the Cape Town Sevens.