SA wins Fisu sevens
Adolf Kaure
South Africa won the eighth International University Sports Federation (Fisu) World University Rugby Sevens Championship after beating Australia 24-14 in the final at the Vineta sports field in Swakopmund on Saturday.
The South Africans scored four tries in a comfortable victory over the French, who only managed to cross the try line twice.
South Africa reached the final by beating France 14-12 in a nail-biting encounter, which saw them score the winning try during the last phase of play, although the infuriated French felt there was a knock-on involved in the move.
South Africa also saw off Malaysia 52-0 in the quarterfinals. Australia dispatched hosts Namibia 38-5 in the other semifinal and their road to the final included a 28-0 victory over Argentina in the quarterfinals.
Although Namibia could only finish fourth after suffering a 19-5 defeat to France in the third place playoff, there is a lot they can be proud of as the last two games in the competition saw them face superior opponents.
However, if Namibia work on their defensive game, they could see themselves among the medals next time around, as their speedy players showed they can score tries.
En route to the semifinals, Namibia defeated Sri Lanka 50-7 in the quarterfinals. The hosts played enterprising rugby in the pool stages, as they easily beat the likes of Sri Lanka and Colombia 52-0 and 29-7, respectively.
The championships, which took place from 12 to 14 July, was well-attended, especially on the last day, as rugby lovers flocked to the field in their numbers. There were about 400 people in attendance on the final day of the championship.
South Africa won the eighth International University Sports Federation (Fisu) World University Rugby Sevens Championship after beating Australia 24-14 in the final at the Vineta sports field in Swakopmund on Saturday.
The South Africans scored four tries in a comfortable victory over the French, who only managed to cross the try line twice.
South Africa reached the final by beating France 14-12 in a nail-biting encounter, which saw them score the winning try during the last phase of play, although the infuriated French felt there was a knock-on involved in the move.
South Africa also saw off Malaysia 52-0 in the quarterfinals. Australia dispatched hosts Namibia 38-5 in the other semifinal and their road to the final included a 28-0 victory over Argentina in the quarterfinals.
Although Namibia could only finish fourth after suffering a 19-5 defeat to France in the third place playoff, there is a lot they can be proud of as the last two games in the competition saw them face superior opponents.
However, if Namibia work on their defensive game, they could see themselves among the medals next time around, as their speedy players showed they can score tries.
En route to the semifinals, Namibia defeated Sri Lanka 50-7 in the quarterfinals. The hosts played enterprising rugby in the pool stages, as they easily beat the likes of Sri Lanka and Colombia 52-0 and 29-7, respectively.
The championships, which took place from 12 to 14 July, was well-attended, especially on the last day, as rugby lovers flocked to the field in their numbers. There were about 400 people in attendance on the final day of the championship.
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