Blitzboks bounce back from shock loss to sink Spain at Toulouse Sevens
The Blitzboks bounced back from an embarrassing defeat to Ireland to beat Spain in their second Pool D encounter at the HSBC France Sevens at Stade Ernest-Wallon in Toulouse on Friday.
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Neil Powell’s team clinched a 27-7 win against the Spanish after leading 10-7 at half-time.
The win came hours after an historic first-ever 21-12 loss against Ireland in World Rugby Sevens Series history.
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The Blitzboks will face Samoa in their final pool match on Saturday, 21 May at 12:22 (SA time).
Must-win match for the Blitzboks
The match is a must-win for the Blitzboks if they wish to progress to the Cup quarter-finals.
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SCORERS:
South Africa
Tries: Zain Davids (2), Siviwe Soyizwapi, Ronald Brown, Dalvon Blood
Conversion: Brown
Spain
Try: Enrique Bolinches
Conversion: Juan Ramos
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