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Mixed fortunes for Blitzboks

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The Blitzboks will face Argentina in a Pool B decider at the Vancouver leg of World Rugby’s Sevens Series in Canada later on Saturday.

The South Africans drew 19-all with France after trailing nil-19 at half-time, but later thrashed Japan 40-12.

The Blitzboks had a disastrous start against France but fared much better against Japan.

They scored four tries in the first half, two by captain, Siviwe Soyizwapi and enjoyed a comfortable 26-nil lead at the break.

Japan went over twice in the second half but South Africa also scored two more tries to secure a 40-12 win.

The pool decider against Argentina kicks off at 11:25pm South African time tonight.

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