Blitzbokke cruise through the Cup quarters
South Africa cruised through to the semi-final of the Cup after defeating England 31 – 7.
England were physical and had a good start going ahead 7 -0 after 2 min.
South Africa absorbed the pressure and created a number of opportunities which they managed to turn into points. The Blitzbokke run in 5 well worked tries from their six visits to England’s 22. This was made possible because of the high work rate by Kwagga Smith and Werner Kok.
The home side were brilliant in defence managing to shut down the English attack.
The Blitzbokke were just too strong were to strong for England in the end.
The defending Champs will take on Australia in the semi-final, a repeat of the final in Dubai. Kick-off is at 16h39 CAT
How it Happened:
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 0 vs ENGLAND 5 after 2 min. Try scored by Alex Gray for ENGLAND |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 0 vs ENGLAND 7 after 2 min. Try converted by Christian Lewis-Pratt for ENGLAND |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 5 vs ENGLAND 7 after 4 min. Try scored by Kwagga Smith for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 7 vs ENGLAND 7 after 5 min. Try converted by Branco du Preez for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 12 vs ENGLAND 7 after 7 min. Try scored by Branco du Preez for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 12 vs ENGLAND 7 after 7 min. Try not converted by Branco du Preez for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 17 vs ENGLAND 7 after 7 min. Try scored by Seabelo Senatla for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 17 vs ENGLAND 7 after 7 min. Try not converted by Branco du Preez for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 17 vs ENGLAND 7 Half-time |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 22 vs ENGLAND 7 after 11 min. Try scored by Werner Kok for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 24 vs ENGLAND 7 after 11 min. Try converted by Branco du Preez for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 29 vs ENGLAND 7 after 13 min. Try scored by Kwagga Smith for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 31 vs ENGLAND 7 after 13 min. Try converted by Cecil Afrika for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 31 vs ENGLAND 7 after 13 min. Try converted by Cecil Afrika for BLITZBOKKE |
RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 31 vs ENGLAND 7 Full-time |
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