Kenya stun South Africa
4 Apr 2009
Kenya secured top spot in Pool D with a dramatic 15-14 win over South Africa in Adelaide.
Yellow cards for Robert Ebersohn and Frankie Horne saw South Africa go into the break 10-7 down. The defending champions survived a nervy couple of minutes at the start of the second half with just five men, but once parity was restored Ryno Benjamin put South Africa back in front.
But with just over a minute remaining the Kenyans came back and scored through Victor Oduor to claim only their second ever victory over South Africa in Sevens history.
The defeat means Paul Treu’s men will now face New Zealand in the Cup quarter-finals.
In their earlier game South Africa thumped Japan 43-0. Lionel Mapoe scored a hat-trick for the Bok Sevens, while Kyle Brown, Mpho Mbiyozo and Mzwandile Stick (2) also touched down to add insult to injury for the Japanese.
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10 Comments
4 Apr 2009, 04:31 am
No abominable alliterati!
4 Apr 2009, 05:42 am
Not even abdominal alliterati either.
4 Apr 2009, 06:51 am
Step back. Take a moment to reflect on the passing of a really great Springbok legend, Tiny Neethling. That was one monster of a prop forward, as he was as speedy and as athletic as a flanker but, at the same time, an immovable stubborn object in the front row. A rugby great.
Respect, Tiny!
4 Apr 2009, 07:00 am
#3 TheTackler:
Yip.
RIP, Mr Neethling
Paarl will be a poorer town without the man.
You did your country proud, true gentleman of the game, Tiny was.
4 Apr 2009, 07:11 am
RIP
I was only around 10 years in his playing days, but the name was a big one.
Where did you hear of it Tackler?
Tiny Neethling
Full names: Jacobus Burger
Date of birth: 6 Jul 1939
Place of birth: Rawsonville, South Africa
School: Goudini, Rawsonville
Initial province: Western Province
Physical: 1.86m, 103kg
Current age: 69
Test summary: Tests: 8 Tries: 0
First Test: 15 Jul 1967 Age:28 Loose-head Prop against France at Kingspark, Durban
Last Test: 8 Aug 1970 Age:31 Loose-head Prop against New Zealand at Newlands, Cape Town
Test history:
Date Age Position Opponent Result Score Venue Prov
15 Jul 1967 28 Loose-head Prop France Win: 26-3 Kingspark, Durban WP
22 Jul 1967 28 Loose-head Prop France Win: 16-3 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein WP
29 Jul 1967 28 Loose-head Prop France Lose: 14-19 Ellispark, Johannesburg WP
12 Aug 1967 28 Loose-head Prop France Draw: 6-6 Newlands, Cape Town WP
27 Jul 1968 29 Loose-head Prop Britain Win: 19-6 Ellispark, Johannesburg WP
06 Dec 1969 30 Loose-head Prop Scotland Lose: 3-6 Murrayfield, Edinburgh WP
25 Jul 1970 31 Loose-head Prop New Zealand Win: 17-6 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria WP
08 Aug 1970 31 Loose-head Prop New Zealand Lose: 8-9 Newlands, Cape Town WP
4 Apr 2009, 10:30 am
Zimbos on Keo are probably not surprised at the Kenyans. At the end of the day we all know that Henry and Victor Olonga are Kenyans and were exceptional rugby players.
4 Apr 2009, 11:00 am
SA still rules. Kenya has made great strides but we have much to learn and indeed a long way to go. Sevens is hardly fifteens and as such it would be premature to assert our authority. Kenya is going Fiji’s route and I doubt that is the best way forward. Nevertheless, great game, great win and one for the ages, second time around.
4 Apr 2009, 13:13 pm
hehe, interesting posts here compared to when Kenya beat NZ. I think people may actually be beginning to understand sevens
4 Apr 2009, 13:28 pm
7′s is about raw pave and organised defence. This why the rest of the world is catching up. This is a natural evolution of the rugby.. The 15 man game will take alot longer for the rest of the world to catch up.
8 Jan 2010, 00:55 am
Kenya r a gud team! Buh i stil suport Blitzbokke!
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