Bad defence has become the trademark of the Blitzboks' game, however, after a shocker of a first half, a brilliant second half by the Blitzboks secured them a 22-19 win over Spain.
A strong start from the Blitzboks with Zain Davids scoring out wide, unfortunately, the bad defence of the Blitzboks struck again allowing Spain to score a try in the corner. With seconds to go Spain burst through bad defence to put Spain 12-07 in the lead.
The Blitzboks started like a house on fire in the second half with Selvyn Davids scoring in the corner to level the scores and 6 minutes to go. Brilliant hands by the Blitzboks opened up space out wide with Rosko Spekman and minutes later to go over in the corner.
A late try by Spain reduced the Blitzboks lead to 22-19 which was also the final score.
Scorers:
Blitzboks: Tries: Zain Davids. Selvyn Davids, Rosko Specman, David Brits.Conversion: Selvyn Davids.
Spain: Tries: Joseph Serres, Eduardo Lopez, Anton Legorburu Anso. Conversions: Francisco Cosculluela (2)
Teams:
Blitzboks: Ryan Oosthuizen, Shilton van Wyk, Selvyn Davids, Zain Davids, Rosko Specman, Impi Visser, Justin Geduld. Replacements: Darren Adonis, Shaun Williams, Tristan Leyds, Kat Letebele, David Brits.
Spain: Juan Ramos, Pol Pla, Asier Perez, Josep Serres, Nicolas Nieto, Tobias Sainz-Trapaga, Eduardo Lopez. Replacements: Francisco Cosculluela, Aratz Goicoechea, Anton Legorburu Anso, Jeremy Trevithick, Jaime Mantega.
