The moment the pool burst at Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Screenshot.
WATCH: Sideline pool breaks as CT Sevens champs dive into wild celebrations
Both Argentina’s men and Australia’s women claimed maiden titles at the Cape Town Sevens event and the celebrations were so wild it ended in a burst sideline pool that had the champions scrambling.
The moment the pool burst at Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Screenshot.
The World Rugby Sevens Series (SVNS) in Cape Town culminated in maiden Cup wins for the Argentina men’s and Australia women’s teams.
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With the support of the home crowd behind them, Argentina thrashed Australia 45-12 in the men’s Cup final; while the Aussie women’s side beat France 29-26 in the men’s Cup final.
And it was two historic achievements, as both Argentina and Australia were crown Cape Town Sevens champions for the first time ever.
In celebration of their respective milestones, Argentina’s men followed by the Aussie women spontaneously jumped — kit and medals and all — into a 2000 litre pool situated pitch-side at the Cape Town Stadium.
The epic pool party quickly took a chaotic turn when the pool burst, leading to a spillage of 2000 litres of water which flooded the field and the trophy podium.
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There have been several changes to this season’s series, most notably only 12 competing teams, down from 16 in previous editions.
In addition, there will only be eight tournaments this season, down from 11 last season.
Also, the points awarded to teams after each tournament has changed.
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