The Springbok Women's Sevens are still looking for their first win of the 2023 HSBC SVNS Cape Town tournament after losing 27-07. Japan scored tries at regular intervals and led 17-00 at the halftime break.
The Springbok Women's Sevens will face Spain at 12:22 in the 11th place final.
Scorers:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Ayanda Malinga. Conversion: Nadine Roos.
Japan: Tries: Marin Kajiki, Sakura Mizutani, Michiyo Suda, Yukino Tsujisaki, Wakaba Hara. Conversion: Michiyo Suda.
Teams:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Byrhandre Dolf, Liske Lategan, Simankele Namba, Kyla de Vries, Maria Tshiremba, Marelize de Bruin, Nadine Roos. Replacements: Shiniqwa Lampbrecht, Asisipho Plaatjies, Ayanda Malinga, Kemiketso Baloyi.
Japan: Sakura Mizutani, Yume Hirano, Mayu Yoshino, Marin Kajiki, Chiaki Saegusa, Wakamba Hara, Michiyo Sida. Replacements: Seika Ohashi, Mei Ohtani, Mic Yamanaka, Honka Tsutsumi, Yukino Tsujisaki.