On Sunday, New Zealand defeated the Blitzboks 38-0 in the Cup final to win the Sydney Sevens.
The Blitzboks and New Zealand took full advantage of the fact that series title contenders Fiji, the United States of America, Argentina, Samoa, France, and Australia were all eliminated over the weekend as they stormed into the final to ensure a podium finish.
As it turned out, the New Zealanders won the competition, while the South Africans had to settle for second place.
With the victory, New Zealand captured their first tournament championship of the World Rugby Sevens Series and extended their advantage over the pursuing group.
Saturday’s Pool B match between these two teams was a close contest, with the Blitzboks emerging victorious thanks to a late penalty. This time, there was a chasm of class and some luck separating the sides.
The injury suffered by Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi prior to the start of the playoffs was a major blow for the team’s pursuit of the gold medal in this final.
The Blitzboks were no match for the New Zealand All Blacks in the final, which was a one-sided affair due to the All Blacks’ superior performance.
According to one pundit, New Zealand attacked the Blitzboks with “just too much, too fast, too often.”
The Blitzboks will face the All Blacks in the Sydney Sevens final.
Roderick Solo, Joe Webber, and Sam Dickson scored touchdowns in the first half, and Sam Dickson converted one of his two conversion attempts to give New Zealand a dominant 17-0 lead at the break.
Three more tries were scored by Akuila Rokolisoa, Amanaki Nicole, and Ngarohi McGarvey-Black in the second half as New Zealand proceeded to run the Blitzboks into the ground.
This is one of the largest defeats the Blitzboks have endured in recent memory.
Blitzboks will demonstrate team culture at the Sydney Sevens.
The Blitzboks’ Tricky Ricky against New Zealand at Sydney Sevens.
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