Blitzboks player Ronald Brown in action against Fiji in France 2023 Photo Supplied

Blitzbok Ronald Brown in action against Fiji in France. Photo: Supplied.

Blitzboks set up quarter-final against Argentina with stunning win over USA

The Blitzboks are THROUGH to the Cup quarters of the Toulouse Sevens in France.

Blitzboks player Ronald Brown in action against Fiji in France 2023 Photo Supplied

Blitzbok Ronald Brown in action against Fiji in France. Photo: Supplied.

The Blitzboks will face Argentina in the Cup quarter-finals of the Toulouse Sevens after thrashing the USA in their final pool game on Saturday.

The Blitzboks were at their ruthless best as they dispatched the Eagles Sevens team to book a spot in the last eight teams remaining in the fight for the Cup.

The win sees Springbok Sevens finish second in the Pool C standings, behind France who had won all three their matches.

South Africa’s quarter-final against Argentina kicks off at 19h05 on Saturday night.

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BLITZBOKS DO IT ALL IN DO-OR-DIE CLASH

South Africa had to beat the USA to avoid the possibility of an early elimination from the Cup competition. And you’d be forgiven for doubting the chances of cruising to victory. But they proved to themselves and their naysayers that there’s still a lot of fight left in the Blitzboks.

In a rare perfect start to the game, Ronald Brown scored in the opening minute to give the Blitzboks the advantage. And although the USA’s response was instant, it would be their only points for the rest of the match.

The Americans took a 7-5 lead into the break, but it was one-way traffic after the restart.

Christie Grobbelaar, Dewald Human and Shaun Williams all crossed the whitewash round off a brilliant victory for the South Africans.

One aspect of his team’s otherwise perfect game coach Sandile Ngcobo will be left pondering is their goal-kicking. Of the nine tries they scored over the three games played, they’ve only converted five kicks at goal.

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SHAUN WILLIAMS GETS IN ON THE ACTION IN FRANCE

Blitzboks against Fiji at Toulouse Sevens 2023 Photo Supplied
The Blitzboks against Fiji at the Toulouse Sevens 2023. Photo: Supplied.

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