Blitzboks turn on the style in stunning Singapore Sevens final final win
The Blitzboks scored 20 unanswered points in the second half of a dramatic Singapore Sevens final to beat Fiji 20-19 and secure their second win of the season. A last-minute penalty by Selvyn Davids sealed an exciting comeback to add to SA’s Vancouver title earlier in the season. Victory cemented their place in the top four on the standings. SA are now on 121 log points‚ 14 clear of fifth-placed England in a race for the an automatic Olympic qualification place. The Blitzboks were in top form all weekend‚ winning six out of six matches but it looked like their 100% record was to be undone by Fiji‚ who ran into a 19-0 halftime lead in the final. The islanders overpowered the Blitzboks at the breakdown while SA were guilty of missing several tackles as well. It allowed the speed and power of Fiji to dominate the early exchanges. Amaniasi Tuimaba‚ Napolioni Bolaca and Vilimoni Botitu all scored before the break. After halftime though the Blitzboks managed to secure some possession wit...
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