The Springbok Sevens team got their HSBC SVNS Singapore campaign off to a winning start with victory over Spain on Friday.
The Blitzboks scored five tries, but were also forced to defend at times during the game, which they did very well to keep the Spanish out until they crossed after the hooter had sounded.
Dewald Human converted to make it 7-0, and then he scored the second try a few minutes later after a string of penalties against Spain. Spain finished the half strong but the Blitzboks’ defence held firm in their own 22 to take their 12-point lead into the break.From the restart, Christie Grobbelaar set off on a strong run, but he was stopped just short. A few phases later though, Impi Visser found space and scored the Blitzboks’ third try, with Human adding the extras to make it 19-0.
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