The BlitzBoks Sevens rugby team finished the opening day of the New Zealand tournament in Hamilton unbeaten as they progressed to the quarter-finals on Saturday.
The South Africans edged Argentina 17-14 thanks to Zain Davids’ late winning try. Earlier on the first day, Shilton van Wyk’s hat-trick steered the Blitzboks to a 34-5 victory over Canada in their pool opening clash.
Unbeaten in the pool, but #Blitzboks see room for improvement in Hamilton – more here: https://t.co/7SagAZAvM5 🇿🇦#BlitzIgnite #HSBCNZ7s @WorldRugby7s pic.twitter.com/JjkkQ7Zqr3
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) January 21, 2023
However, they had to work very hard for their wins over an improving Spain and the dangerous Argentine outfit.
Spain made the BlitzBoks team sweat for a 19-12 win as Shaun Williams’ converted try ultimately proved the difference between the sides.
The hard-fought win then set up a decisive Pool D meeting with Argentina. The South Africans also had to dig deep to outplay Argentina in their final match of the day. Reporting by Vincent Sitsula
All-out action on the opening day in Hamilton ⚡#BlitzIgnite #HSBCNZ7s pic.twitter.com/n5kfJlVxTX
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) January 21, 2023
