The Springbok Women's Sevens scored three tries to lead 21-00 against Fiji, however, despite once again conceding three tries during the final stretch they managed to hang on to beat Fiji 21-15 to claim the 11th place at the 2024 Olympics.
Nadine Roos scored two brilliant tries in the first half to secure a 14-00 lead going into the halftime break, whereafter, Zintle Mpupha added a try after three minutes of play in the second half to extend the Springboks lead 21-00.
Fiji started to find some rhythm during the last three minutes of play and scored two tries to reduce the Springboks' lead to eleven points. Fiji added a third try fifty seconds past the allowed time. The Springboks deservedly won 21-15.
Scorers:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Tries: Nadine Roos (2) Zintle Mpupha. Conversions: Nadine Roos (2).
Fiji: Tries: Kolora Lomani, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Talei Wilson.
Springbok Women's Sevens: Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Byrhandre Dolf, Ayanda Malinga, Zintle Mpupha, Marlize de Bruin, Veroeshka Grain, Maria Tshiremba, Sizophila Solontsi, Nadine Roos, Mathrin Simmers (c), Kemisetso Baloyi, Liske Lategan.
Fiji: Raijieli Daveua (c), Verenaisi Ditavutu, Adi Vani Buleki, Reapi Ulunisau, Ana Maria Naimasi, Ilisapeci Delaiwau, Kolora Lomani, Alowesi Nakoci, Laisana Likuceva, Maria Rokotuisiga, Sesenieli Donu, Talei Wilson.