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South Africa wins second world sevens title

December 14, 2014 6:01 pm

Home team South Africa has won their second World Seven Series title after defeating New Zealand 26-17 in the Cup final of the South Africa 7s at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, today.

The side beat Australia 19-10 in the semi final while, the Kiwis defeated Argentina 29-0.

In other matches, Australia defeated Argentina 34-19 to win third place, Canada defeated Kenya 24-5 in the bowl final and Portugal defeated Samoa 19-14 in the Shield Final.

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Meanwhile, The Vodafone Fiji 7s team bowed out of the South Africa 7s going down to a determined USA side 21-14 in the plate final.

The Ben Ryan coached side thrashed England in the 31-0 in the plate semifinal after they got defeated to the Australian side 31-19 in the Cup Quarterfinal.

South Africa now leads the World Series standings with 59 points, Fiji in second with 51 points and New Zealand in third with 47 points.