Despite losing 15-07 to Fiji, the Blitzboks qualified for the Top 8 playoffs in Bordeaux, and will face Fiji again at 15:52 (SA Time) later today.
An early yellow card to Siviwe Soyizwapi allowed Fiji to use the extra space and score the first try of the match to lead 05-00 with 3 minutes to play in the first half. Following great work by Tristan Leyds, Shilton van Wyk scored an “easy” try to lead 07-05 and a minute to play in the first half; however, Fiji scored a late try to lead 10-07 at the halftime break.
Fiji opened the scoring with two tries early in the second half, extending their lead to 15-07 after a minute of play in the second half.
With time almost up, Sebastiaan Jobb scored a great try to cut Fiji’s lead to 15-12, which was the final score.
Fiji 7s: Tries: Apete Narogo, George Bose, Viwa Naduvalo.
Blitzboks: Ryan Oosthuizen, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Zain Davids, Quewin Nortje, Tristan Leyds, Shilton van Wyk, Ricardo Duarttee. Replacements: Sebastiaan Jobb, Donavan Don, Selvyn Davids, David Brits Impi Visser.
Fiji 7s: Kavekini Tanivanuakula, Jeremaia Matana, George Bose, Apete Narogo, Terio Veilawa, Viwa Naduvalo, Filipe Sauturaga. Replacements: Akuila Dranivotua, Isaia Rugu, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Tomasi Vuluma, Sakiusa Siqila.