CAPE TOWN – The Blitzboks wrapped up their day one assignments with a glorious 26-7 win over fellow Africans Kenya in their final Cape Town Sevens Pool A match at a windy Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening.
The South Africans led 14-7 at halftime.
Ruhan Nel opened the scoring after SA battled initially, but Willy Ambaka responded almost immediately for Kenya.
And since both tries were converted, it made for a 7-7 scoreline.
Just before the break, Cecil Afrika made a decisive break before he sent Kyle Brown in for a converted try (14-7).
Philip Snyman was next to score and with Afrika converting, SA went 21-7 ahead.
Three minutes from the end, speedster Seabelo Senatla was put clear by Kwagga Smith and the game was over as a contest (26-7).
The Springbok Sevens finished Day One of the @CapeTown7s undefeated, beating Kenya 26-7 in their final game. pic.twitter.com/AjeHjMjpMq
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) December 9, 2017
Earlier on Saturday, the Blitzboks thrashed Russia 40-5 and then saw off France 31-5 in their second pool match.
In their earlier matches, Kenya defeated Russia 34-0, but lost to France 21-14 in their opening match.
Points-Scorers
South Africa 26 – Tries: Ruhan Nel, Kyle Brown, Philip Snyman, Seabelo Senatla. Conversions: Branco du Preez (2), Cecil Afrika (1).
Kenya 7 – Try: Willy Ambaka. Conversion: Brian Tanga (1).