Blitzboks’ nightmare run continues
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Swak: SA’s results in LA. Picture: @Blitzboks
Dinge lyk net erger en erger in the Blitzboks camp.
Sandile Ncgobo’s manne faced Canada in the 11th-place playoff last night to avoid finishing LAST at the LA Sevens, in another blow to their World Sevens Series title hopes.
South Africa endured another disappointing weekend’s outing as they were beaten by Samoa in the ninth-place semifinals.
A Zain Davids double help the #Blitzboks over the line against Canada 28-15 for 11th place.
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) March 3, 2024
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This came after the Blitzies beat Spain 22-19 in their final pool game following defeats to Ireland (17-0) and Argentina (17-5) on Saturday. The Blitzboks then surrendered a 10-0 half-time lead to lose 19-10 to the Samoans.
It continued the Blitzboks’ North American nightmare, after finishing in ninth place in Vancouver last week.
With Great Britain, France and Spain all making it through to the LA semi-finals, the Blitzboks’ place in the top eight of the Sevens Series was set to come under even more pressure.
He's got some wheels 💨
— HSBC SVNS (@SVNSSeries) March 3, 2024
Davids on a switch to score 👌#HSBCSVNS | #HSBCSVNSLAX pic.twitter.com/awDF2dWZbz
In a change to this year’s format, the top eight will play for the overall series title in the final tournament in Madrid.
The #Blitzboks conclude a challenging chapter in the #hsbcsnvs series in Los Angeles 💚💛 #PoweredByUnity pic.twitter.com/WXllyMpbZl
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) March 3, 2024