The Blitzboks secured their second title of the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series with a hard-fought 21-19 win over Fiji in Perth.
The Blitzboks started like a house on fire, and following an intercept and brilliant hands and interplay, it was Ryan Oosthuizen who eventually scored in the corner. Ricardo Duarttee converted to edge the Blitzboks 07-00 into the lead.
The Blitzboks attacked from the kick-off, and Sebastiaan Jobb eventually scored a great second try for the Blitzboks. Ricardo Duarttee was again on target to extend the Blitzboks’ lead to 14-00.
Fiji hit back with a try by Viwa Naduvalo to cut the Blitzboks’ lead to 14-05 with a minute to play. However, Fiji was not done yet, and Jeremaia Matana crashed over for Fiji’s second try. Terio Veilawa converted to cut the Blitzboks’ lead to 14-12 at the halftime break.
Fiji continued with their dominance in the final minutes of the first half and added a first try after just one minute of play in the second half to take a 19-14 lead.
However, Ryan Oosthuizen crashed through and over several defenders to score the Blitzboks third try. The conversion by Ricardo Duarttee handed the lead back to the Blitzboks 21-19, which was the final score.
Scorers:
Blitzboks: Tries: Ryan Oosthuizen (2), Sebastiaan Jobb. Conversion: Ricardo Duarttee (3).
Fiji: Tries: Viwa Naduvalo, Jeremaia Matana, Terio Veilawa. Conversions: Terio Veilawa, Iowane Teba.
Teams:
Blitzboks: Ryan Oosthuizen, David Brits, Zain Davids, Sebastiaan Jobb, Tristan Leyds, Shilton van Wyk, Ricardo Duarttee. Replacements: Donavan Don, Luan Giliomee, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Renaldo Young, Christie Grobbelaar.
Fiji: Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Jeremaia Matana, Iowane Teba, Terio Veilawa, Nacani Boginisoko, Viwa Naduvalo, George Bose. Replacements: Pilipo Bukayaro, Douglas Daveta, Kavekini Tanivanuakula, Manueli Maisamoa.