The Blitzboks secured a place in the semi-final against Argentina in Spain, following an arm wrestle against Spain in the quarter-finals. The Blitzboks will face Argentina on Sunday at 11:06 (SA Time).
In a match of two halves, Spain scored two early tries to lead 12-00 at the half-time break. With time running out in the second half, Impi Visser and Jayden Nell scored in quick succession to lead 14-12, thanks to the boot of Ricardo Duarttee, who converted both tries, securing a 14-12 win.
Scorers:
Spain: Josep Serres, Manu Moreno. Conversion: Juan Ramos.
Blitzboks: Tries: Impi Visser, Jayden Nell. Conversions: Ricardo Duarttee (2).
Teams:
Spain: Enrique Bolinches, Manu Moreno, Josep Serres, Juan Ramos, Pol Pla, Anton Legorburu Anso, Jaime Manteca. Replacements: Francisco Cosculluela, Angel Bozal, Telmo Fisher Obieta, Juan Martinez, Jeremy Trevithick.
Blitzboks: Ryan Oosthuizen, Zain Davids, Impi Visser, Sebastiaan Jobb, Tristan Leyds, Shilton van Wyk, Selvyn Davids. Replacements: Quewin Nortje, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Jayden Nell, Gino Cupido, Ricardo Duarttee.