Blitzboks Defeat Ireland 28-7 to Maintain Unbeaten Record in Pool B at Vancouver Sevens

The Blitzboks kicked off their Vancouver Sevens campaign with a bang, securing a comfortable 28-7 victory over Ireland in their second match of the day.

With this win, the South African team remains undefeated in Pool B, continuing to impress their fans and opponents alike.

Fast Start from the Blitzboks

Right from the first whistle, the Blitzboks showed their class.

Within seconds of kick-off, Selvyn Davids breezed through the Irish defense to score a stunning try, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

Davids didn’t stop there. He then showcased his playmaking skills, providing a perfect assist for Siviwe Soyizwapi to grab the second try of the game.

With Ronald Brown nailing both conversions, the Blitzboks had a commanding 14-point lead.

Ireland’s Brief Response

Ireland managed to respond just before halftime, with Josh Kenny crossing for a try that was successfully converted.

However, that was as close as they got, and the Blitzboks made sure there would be no more surprises.

Blitzboks Control the Second Half

In the second half, the Blitzboks tightened their grip on the game.

Their defense was rock solid, preventing any further scores from Ireland, while their attacking prowess was on full display.

Ricardo Duarttee crossed for a try, which he converted himself, before Sebastiaan Jobb added a fourth try to seal the win for South Africa.

Blitzboks Stand Tall at the Top

With the victory, the Blitzboks sit comfortably at the top of Pool B, the only team in their pool to remain unbeaten.

Earlier in the day, they had secured a narrow win over New Zealand, while Australia beat Ireland in their opener.

Next Up for the Blitzboks

The Blitzboks will wrap up their Pool B matches with a highly anticipated clash against Australia at 21:36 on Saturday night.

With their solid form, South Africa will be hoping to keep their unbeaten run going and head into the next stage of the competition with confidence.

Blitzboks Squad for Vancouver Sevens

The squad representing the Blitzboks in Vancouver includes Ryan Oosthuizen, Impi Visser (co-captain), Ricardo Duarttee, Ronald Brown, Selvyn Davids (co-captain), Siviwe Soyizwapi, Shilton van Wyk, Quewin Nortje, Donavan Don, Sebastiaan Jobb, David Brits, Zander Reynders, and Tristan Leyds.

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