The South African Blitzboks have been drawn in a challenging pool for the Vancouver Sevens, facing rivals Australia and New Zealand, along with Ireland. This presents an opportunity for the Blitzboks to avenge their recent loss to Australia in Perth and to test their mettle against perennial powerhouses New Zealand.
The Blitzboks have been drawn in a challenging pool that includes southern hemisphere rivals New Zealand and Australia for the Vancouver Sevens at the end of February.
South Africa will tackle their foes from the Antipodes, along with Ireland, in Pool B at Canada’s BC Place from 21 to 23 February. The group-stage clash with Australia offers the Blitzboks a chance to avenge their dramatic cup semi-final loss in Perth last week, where the Aussies went down to Argentina in the final.New Zealand has struggled for consistency this season, and finished ninth in Perth, yet remain the most successful team in sevens history with 14 series titles.
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