Boks tops in Dubai doozie

Boks tops in Dubai doozie

29 Nov 2008

The Springbok Sevens side edged England 19-12 to win the first leg of the series in Dubai.

A Robert Ebersohn try ensured South Africa went to an early lead and a further score by Mpho Mbioyozo took the advantage to 12-0 at half-time. England had few opportunities and were well marshalled by the Bok defenders.

Tom Biggs hit back straight after the break to give England a sniff. The momentum shifted and when Paul Delport was yellow carded the Boks looked in trouble.

Mickey Young crossed for an English try and the conversion saw the scores tied at 12-12. But Gio Aplon made a late break and was under the crossbar before passing to Ryno Benjamin. Fortunately Benjamin held on and the title was secured.

In the other divisions Samoa beat Kenya 12-7 to win the Plate, while Portugal thumped France 40-0 to win the Bowl. USA took the Shield honours by beating Arabian Gulf 31-7.


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  • 51.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 18:41 pm

    South Africa leading

  • 52.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 18:48 pm

    2nd try

  • 53.RedBull : Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 18:55 pm

    The Poms have pulled one back.

  • 54.RedBull : Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 18:59 pm

    and another – the pygmies are getting dominated physically at the breakdowns.

  • 55.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:03 pm

    SA win

  • 56.RedBull : Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:04 pm

    try to the pygmies friend – and the Poms lose again.

  • 57.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:04 pm

    Amazing win. Congrats to South Africa

    leading the sevens in 2008/9

  • 58.XhosaKid: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:06 pm

    Mzwandile, Mzwabdile!!!!

  • 59.RedBull : Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:08 pm

    #57 church – like chch but pronounceable:

    Yes congrats to them, but it is early days still and I expect the usual suspect to come good very soon.

  • 60.ziyaad: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:10 pm

    Great stuff. Lot’s of work to do though. How fast is Aplon? Can’t be much slower than the likes of Nokwe and Habana…

  • 61.RedBull : Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:12 pm

    It seems that Ryno and Aplon have found their calling – 7′s is their job now. And Delport what is up with him? Is he going to replace Bolla?

  • 62.gretep: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:22 pm

    #56 RedBull (formerly RedLion):

    A Pygmy from Wales is the IRB International player of the year… Seems that there is a place for them in the game….

  • 63.Puma: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:24 pm

    Well done Boks 7′s on your win in Dubai.

  • 64.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:30 pm

    haha … in true Keo form this thread has been moved to the top after SA won

    It is just like being in Australia

  • 65.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:32 pm

    The world cup draw is Monday at 3pm UK time. Barbarian match to come and the year is over

  • 66.gunther: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 19:44 pm

    #60 ziyaad: his tackling was great too..although he has bigger guys running at him in the 15 man game..

  • 67.JL1: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 20:34 pm

    #65 church – like chch but pronounceable: AND YOU STILL CANNOT READ, IT IS A SA SITE!!

  • 68.grant10: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 20:38 pm

    fffaaannnnttttaaaasssstiiicccc

  • 69.Mutant: Reply to this comment
    29 Nov 2008, 23:20 pm

    Awesome win, but we were lucky! What an atmosphere

  • 70.Mutant: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 00:32 am

    Mzwandile, Mzwandile!

  • 71.demez: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 01:08 am

    steyn must take giteau OUT

  • 72.bryce_in_oz: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 01:10 am

    “Fortunately Benjamin held on ”

    What’s he doing in the side then?

  • 73.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 01:10 am

    Tom Biggs is a good player.

  • 74.bryce_in_oz: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 01:11 am

    #67 JL1:

    Education is not high on the Kiwi agenda… bro…

  • 75.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 04:26 am

    #67 JL1:

    It is actually a rugby site hosted in SA and mainly focused on South Africa. You will find that South Africa are not the only side in the IRB sevens which is what this thread is about.

    If this site was just a South African site then there would be tips on how to push someone down the stairs

  • 76.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 04:45 am

    #75 church – like chch but pronounceable:
    forgot :-)

  • 77.Rugby_Princess: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:03 am

    Congrats to the Boks 7s Team – Well done representing the SH :-D

  • 78.CoachPete: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:04 am

    Your welcome Princess

  • 79.CoachPete: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:05 am

    Congrats on your teams win V poms

  • 80.Manlybok: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:48 am

    #75 chch

    And the 24 hr emergency contact number would be Suzy’s hotline.

  • 81.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:49 am

    #80 Manlybok:

    Maybe a self-help guide in avoiding stairway falls?

  • 82.Manlybok: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:49 am

    #75 chch

    You mean there are other countries that play rugby ??

  • 83.Manlybok: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:51 am

    #81 chch

    ……but written in Afrikaans so that while theyre struggling to understand it, we still get a chance to push them down the stairs.

  • 84.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 05:53 am

    #83 Manlybok: :-) lol

  • 85.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 06:04 am

    #77 Rugby_Princess:

    Funny thing last night Princess. Was watching game through internet pirate TV and some Chinese person calling himself ShaghaiDoc starts talking about ‘opium pushing slave traders’ …. now just who do you think that was :-)

  • 86.Steve, the ideas man: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 07:09 am

    What an amazing weekend. Did someone say “BP Stand”??!??! Have had an hour’s sleep and loving being at work!!

  • 87.Spies_Is_King: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 09:56 am

    Whats up with the Porras beating all these major countries? First Wales and now France? Sheeshkebab.

  • 88.cane: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 12:04 pm

    Well done SA.

    You have a Team with talent.

  • 89.saffa_guy: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 12:08 pm

    #72 bryce_in_oz:

    Finishing as the tournament’s 2nd highest try scorer

  • 90.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 12:47 pm

    #89 saffa_guy:

    I thought Wendel Sailor was the highest try scorer

  • 91.Puma: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 14:12 pm

    #88 cane: Thanks cane. Well done to your team yesterday too mate.

  • 92.goyougoodthingPlumtree: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 14:52 pm

    Well done mini Bokke!

  • 93.Graemedouglas: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 16:47 pm

    You Saffas are a bunch of tuggers. Northern Hemisphere rules, you losers!!

    Ha! ha! ha!

    graeme.douglas4@btinternet.com

  • 94.goyougoodthingPlumtree: Reply to this comment
    30 Nov 2008, 17:35 pm

    #93 Graemedouglas: What are you, 3, or just from Manchester?

  • 95.Cheetha Champs: Reply to this comment
    1 Dec 2008, 08:17 am

    Well done to our Boys. Fantastic performance with some real heart and fire. The difference this year to last was our defense and scrums looking a lot more solid.

    Robbie Ebersohn – wys vir die mense hoekom jy meer awards as enigiemand anders by die SA Rugby Player of the Year gekry het.

    I am so glad Ebersohn is playing Sevens and not S14. It is the best thing for his rugby – and SA will reap the rewards of this move in years to come.

  • 96.losbal: Reply to this comment
    1 Dec 2008, 09:04 am

    Dream 7′s Team.

    Bakkies.
    Kanko
    Spies
    Stick
    Ruhan
    Frans Steyn
    Aplon

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