Blitzboks beat Samoa in Dubai Sevens opener

The Blitzboks kicked off the defence of their Dubai Sevens title with victory over Samoa at the Sevens Stadium on Saturday.

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After leading 17-7 at half time, the South African Sevens side went on to score four tries and Justin Geduld kicked two conversions in a 22-14 win over their Pool A rivals.

First half tries from Christie Grobbelaar, Rosko Specman and Shilton van Wyk laid the platform for the Blitzboks’ win after Faafoi Falaniko scored the opening minute for Samoa.

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Taunuu Niulevaea struck first after the restart, but Impi Visser replied three minutes later as Philip Snyman’s charges held on to give South Africa a morale-boosting victory.

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The Blitzboks will next face Canada at 12.58 (SA time).

Canada narrowly lost their opening pool match 26-21 against New Zealand.

The Blitzboks and All Blacks will clash at 18:44 (SA time).

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Good start to the campaign with a 22-14 win over @manusamoa7s in a tough battle. #HSBCSVNS @Dubai7s pic.twitter.com/p6Pxf92F8f

— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) December 2, 2023