Blitzbokke win South African Sevens opener
South Africa recorded a convincing win against a physical USA team in their opening game of the South African Sevens.
The defending champions winning the game 26 points to 0, scoring 4 tries in the process.
Seabelo Senatla scored the first of the try of the game in the 3rd minute. The Conversion was missed and SA held onto a 5 point lead at half time.
The defending champs kicked into gear in the second half scoring 3 more tries. Werner Kok, Philip Snyman and Ryno Benjamin all crossing the whitewash.
Senatla was yellow carded in the 14th minute.
The Blitzbokke had another good defensive game completing 83% of their tackles and showed character to keep the Eagles scoreless. USA showed a lot of pace but the home side were up for the challenge.
Cecil Afrika kicked 2 conversions edging 4 points closer to Fabian Juries points record of 925. He is now 8 points away.
The Blitzbokke take on Kenya at 15h58 CAT.
As it Happened:
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RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 5 vs UNITED STATES 0 after 3 min. Try scored by Seabelo Senatla for BLITZBOKKE |
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RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 5 vs UNITED STATES 0 after 3 min. Try not converted by Branco du Preez for BLITZBOKKE |
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RugbyFifteen #SA7s Live: SOUTH AFRICA 5 vs UNITED STATES 0 Half-time |
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RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 10 vs UNITED STATES 0 after 9 min. Try scored by Werner Kok for BLITZBOKKE |
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RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 12 vs UNITED STATES 0 after 9 min. Try converted by Cecil Africa for BLITZBOKKE |
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RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 24 vs UNITED STATES 0 after 14 min. Try scored by Ryno Benjamin for BLITZBOKKE |
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RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 26 vs UNITED STATES 0 after 14 min. Try converted by Cecil Africa for BLITZBOKKE |
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RugbyFifteen SOUTH AFRICA 26 vs UNITED STATES 0 Full-time
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