Rugby World Cup quarterfinals: Springbok Women’s Sevens lose

By Samantha Allen

Published: September 10, 2022 | 12:49 PM GMT

Saturday at Cape Town Stadium, the Springbok Women’s Sevens team lost their Rugby World Cup Sevens Challenge Cup quarterfinal match against Japan.

The South Africans lost 14-12 on the second day of a three-day competition.

Nadine Roos and Sizo Solontsi scored tries for Paul Delport’s team, who held a 12-5 lead at halftime.

While they camped right outside Japan’s try line late in the game, they were unable to score the try that would have won the game.

The South African Women had opportunities throughout the game, but their execution occasionally cost them.

Japan led 14-12 after a converted counterattack try at the restart of the second half, with the score never moving again.

On Friday, the South Africans were defeated 29-0 by France. On Saturday, at 3.27 p.m., they will face Colombia in a 13th/16th place play-off.

The Blitzboks will face Ireland in the quarterfinals at 10:33pm on Saturday night.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.