The Blitzboks were blitzed by Kenya who scored three tries in four minutes late in the second half to win 17-12 after the Blitzboks dominated the first half.
The Blitzboks' lack of commitment showed in the number of missed tackles and made the inspiring words from captain Siviwe Soyizwapi worthless.
The Blitzboks will face the loser between Canada and Spain tonight at 19:22.
Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi scored the Blitzboks' first try of the match after just two minutes of play to take an early lead. Siviwe Soyizwapi continued his fine form in Vancouver to score his sixth try in the Vancouver HSBC Sevens Tournament. The Blitzboks led 12-00 going into the second half.
It took Kenya 10 minutes to open their account, however, three tries in a matter of four minutes gave them a well-deserved 17-12 win against the Blitzboks.
Scorers:
Blitzboks: Tries: Siviwe Soyizwapi (2). Conversion: Ricardo Duarttee.
Kenya: Tries: George Ooro Angeyo, Brian Tanga, John Okoth. Conversion: Anthony Omondi.
Teams:
Blitzboks: Zain Davids, Impi Visser, Christie Grobbelaar, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Mfundo Ndhlovu, Shilton van Wyk, Ricardo Duarttee. Replacements: Ryan Oosthuizen, James Murphy, Gurswin Wehr, Noegh Hayward.
Kenya 7s: Alvin Otieno, Herman Humwa, George Ooro Angeyo, Nelson Oyoo, Daniel Taabu, Edmund Anya, Brunson Madigu. Replacements: Billy Odhiambo, Brian Tanga, Kevin Wekesa, Anthony Omondi, John Okoth.