The SA Rugby Sevens Academy on Sunday claimed fifth place at the Vina del Mar Sevens in Chile after winning five out of six matches at the tournament, the second of two in the SudAmerican Rugby Sevens.
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Blitzboks up to second after Sydney performanceThe Springbok Sevens team moved into the second position on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log after their silver medal finish at the HSBC Sydney Sevens – the fifth of 10 tournaments – but Blitzbok coach Sandile Ngcobo said their 38-0 defeat to New Zealand in the final game soured their weekend.
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Disappointment for Blitzboks in Sydney finalIt wasn't to be for the Springbok Sevens team after a tough weekend of playing great rugby and losing key playes to injury finally caught up with them when New Zealand beat the Blitzboks by 38-0 in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens on Sunday.
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Proud Ngcobo praises players' effort in SydneySpringbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo heaped praise on his players after the Blitzboks made it into the last four in Australia, where they will face Fiji in the semi-finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens on Sunday.
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Blitzboks into last eight at HSBC Sydney SevensThe Springbok Sevens team secured a dramatic 17-14 win over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday to finish undefeated in Pool B at the HSBC Sydney Sevens and book a place in the quarter-finals.
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Soyizwapi satisfied with Sydney startThe Springbok Sevens teams started their campaign in Sydney on a good note on Friday, but they are always looking for the perfect performance and will keep striving towards that.