Blitzboks lucky to be in Cup play-offs

Blitzboks lucky to be in Cup play-offs

4 Feb 2011

GARETH DUNCAN reports on the Springbok Sevens’ inconsistent performances on day one at the Wellington Sevens.

The Blitzboks will have to thank Canada for their place in the Cup section. After their 31-5 win over the latter, they suffered a 14-12 loss to France in their second group match. All France had to do to confirm their Cup spot ahead of South Africa was to beat the lowly North Americans.

A French victory was expected against Canada, who also lost 38-0 against Fiji. However, Canada upset France with an 19-14 win, handing the Blitzboks a Cup play-off lifeline. South Africa followed with a draw against Fiji, confirming second place behind the Pacific Islanders in Pool D. But it was a match South Africa should have won.

Fiji were far the better team in the first stanza and rightfully took the lead after speedster Seremaia Burotu ran in the corner for the first try of the game. In reply, the Blitzboks couldn’t build any momentum on attack because of poor passing and handling while their defence was easily penetrated. South Africa were lucky to be trailing 7-0 at the break.

In the second half, the Blitzboks produced an improved performance. They camped inside Fiji’s red zone for most parts of the half but could only score one try through Branco du Preez to level matters.

Bernado Botha had the opportunity to dive over for the match-winning try, but he lost the ball forward over the line. South Africa were then awarded an injury-time penalty in a kickable position to clinch the match, but they went for the try and failed.

The Blitzboks will now face Australia in the Cup quarter-final on day two. In the other Cup play-offs, England face Argentina, Fiji play Samoa and New Zealand take on Wales.

Blitzboks results (Day 1):
South Africa 31 Canada 5
South Africa 12 France 14
South Africa 7 Fiji 7

Blitzbok fixtures (Day 2):
South Africa vs Australia (04:17 k/o)

For all fixtures and results, click here

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  • 951.Bhloo: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:23 pm

    My superbru looking good.
    As the winner of Keo’s 2010 CC pool would have expected an invite, but not to worry….

  • 952.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:25 pm

    Keep an eye on the English. They’re peaking just in time for their forth RWC semi-final and final.

  • 953.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:25 pm

    Yessss, you farking beauty….

  • 954.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:27 pm

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-946: How far back are your French forebears?

  • 955.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:29 pm

    @JL1(JL1)-947: As terms go ‘Rogering’ is a great one…..!!

  • 956.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:29 pm

    @carol(carol)-954:

    Far. I’m also part English, Dutch and German…but I have a very distinct and almost unpronouncable French surname.

  • 957.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:30 pm

    @Bhloo(redj)-951: My superBru spot on again!!

    Join the currrent Keo superbru…have you got the link?

  • 958.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:33 pm

    I were sitting anywhere near that band I would shove a farking trombone down someones pants!!! :-(

  • 959.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:33 pm

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-956:

    Interesting. My wife’s a Marias, and her 8 brothers all have ze froggy names. I don’t suppose you’re going to share yours on cyber space???

  • 960.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:33 pm

    Grrrrr….flipping frog try!

  • 961.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:34 pm

    Cnuts.

  • 962.Bhloo: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:34 pm

    @carol(carol)-957: Nope Lady C.

  • 963.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:35 pm

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-956: That is a good European blend you are made of…..!! :lol:

  • 964.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:35 pm

    @JockBok(JockBok)-959:

    Oops, Marais of course.

  • 965.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:37 pm

    Nought. Too many stalkers and serial murderers on this site.

    Sean Everitt from the Sharks coaching staff was in my class at school though, so he’ll know me…

  • 966.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:38 pm

    @Bhloo(redj)-962: If you type in the captains name slartibartfast you will find the Keo pool there are 41 in there so far.
    Sorry I have no idea how to post a link!

  • 967.youknowwho: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:42 pm

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-965: Stalkers..lol. I dont fear them.. Everybody knows who I am ..and Carol and Grant ..and Skop. So I presume the nick should be Small White Guppy

  • 968.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:42 pm

    @JockBok(JockBok)-964: Try and conversion for Scotland.

  • 969.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:43 pm

    Yes, nice try Shaun Lamont. Scotland still hanging in there.

  • 970.Bhloo: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:43 pm

    @carol(carol)-966: Is that 6N? Not working.

  • 971.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:45 pm

    Ah well, it’s the most we can hope for in Paris these days. Scotland not disgraced.

  • 972.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:45 pm

    @Bhloo(redj)-970: That is for the Keo Super 15. I am on the Rugby Talk 6 Nations Bru, not sure if there is a Keo 6 Nations running.

  • 973.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:47 pm

    @JockBok(JockBok)-971: Nope, some nice trys to take away with them!

  • 974.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:47 pm

    Full time. 34-21 to the Frogs.

    Something for Scotland to take away from this though. 3 tries is nosebleed time.

  • 975.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:48 pm

    The Kaaiwaais will be kakking their broeks.

  • 976.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:49 pm

    @JockBok(JockBok)-969:

    Tough luck on the Scot result. They’re not going to be easy beats this time around. The Boks found that one out.

    But if I had to stick my neck out, France should take the 6 Nations again this year.

  • 977.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:52 pm

    @carol(carol)-973:

    Lol. It’s the one thing I dread, a result like the NZ game last year. I HATE it when Scotland get humiliated. We are such a small rugby nation and we play the game for the right reason.

    Ah well, Frogs looking good.

  • 978.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:54 pm

    @I am a stormer(I am a stormer)-976:

    Yep, Frogs are a class above I reckon. England always give them a game and it’s usually a tough one to call regardless of form, but the French are stronger than anyone ON PAPER. Lol.

  • 979.Bhloo: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 20:55 pm

    @I am a stormer(I am a stormer)-976: Might be a bit early to call.

    Like to see them play on the muddy isle first.

  • 980.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 21:00 pm

    @JockBok(JockBok)-977: But look, you beat the Boks last year….!!

    Enjoy the Rose wine, catch you again soon!

  • 981.carol: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 21:02 pm

    See you boys…have a great evening whatever you are doing and wherever you are.

  • 982.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 21:03 pm

    @carol(carol)-980:

    Yep, cheers for now.

  • 983.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 21:14 pm

    Scotland v Wales in Edinburgh is a huge game now. And dare I say it, but are Scotland favourites????

    8O

  • 984.Bhloo: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 21:22 pm

    @JockBok(JockBok)-983: Against this weeks Wales in the Capital. Sure Jocks must be favorites.

  • 985.JL1: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 21:33 pm

    @JockBok(JockBok)-950: What happened to Scotlands scrum?

  • 986.JockBok: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 21:38 pm

    @JL1(JL1)-985:

    Wow, monstered hey? I’m so taken aback by it I don;t know what to say. But I had to laugh when the commentator said that Euan Murray was probably wishing it was a Sunday.

    Still, good news is it got ‘better’ towards as the game went on. Couldn’t have got any worse mind you.

  • 987.rangerman: Reply to this comment
    5 Feb 2011, 23:42 pm

    hott ie?

    hotty?

    hot or not?

    the most ridiculous reason for an argument ever.

    Transie and rosso, catch a feckin wakeup you fools.

    and capo, as for you my boy, may you never know the pain of such a personal loss and if you have already then may someone euthanase you sharpish for not learning anything on your walk through life.

    gwantie, hardenthefuckup you loon :lol:

  • 988.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2011, 00:35 am

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-975: gees mate, a little thought goes a long way…

    the kaiwaiiis have organised it so if we lose to france this time around it wont knock us out of the tourny… thats why they happened to end up in our pool group.. we planned it that way :roll:

    please try thinking, it is so important..

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