Samoa Cape Town Sevens

Samoa held their nerve to stun New Zealand in the Cup final and walk away winners of the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday. Photo: World Rugby

WATCH: Samoa perform war dance after Cape Town Sevens win

Samoa held their nerve to stun New Zealand in the Cup final and walk away winners of the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.

Samoa Cape Town Sevens

Samoa held their nerve to stun New Zealand in the Cup final and walk away winners of the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday. Photo: World Rugby

Samoa held their nerve to stun New Zealand 12-7 to walk away winners of the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.

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It was Samoa’s first ever win on South African soil in what was the 22nd all-time tournament in Mzansi.

Post-final – which was held in torrential rain – Samoa performed their Siva Tau war dance.

Meanwhile, as reported by The South African website, the Blitzboks went down 22-14 to the USA in the third-place bronze medal match at the Cape Town Sevens.

New Zealand’s women’s side beat Australia in the final to be crowned champions.

Blitzboks vs USA full time graphic Cape Town Sevens
Blitzboks vs USA full-time graphic at the Cape Town Sevens. Photo: Blitzboks