The Blitzboks will host France in the final of the Cape Town Sevens.

The Blitzboks boked their place in the final after defeating Spain 19-12 in the semi-final.

Thereafter, France beat Fiji 19-17 to book their place in the Cape Town Sevens final on Sunday, 8 December 2024.

BLITZBOKS HOST FRENCH IN CAPE TOWN SEVENS FINAL

The Blitzboks take on Olympic gold medallists, France on Saturday evening.

Kick off is at 19:11.

Earlier in the day, the Blitzboks fought back from 12-0 down to overcome a well-oiled and gritty Spanish side 19-12.

“However, a breakaway try by Zain Davids on the stroke of half-time gave the South Africans and their fans a glimmer of hope against last weekend’s runners up in Dubai. Tristan Leyds missed the conversion and Spain led by 12-5 at the break.

The Blitzboks had the best possible start to the second half though when they spread the ball wide quickly from a lineout to Shilton van Wyk, who sped away for a brilliant try, with Leyds’ conversion levelling the scores with six minutes to go.

A few minutes later, the Blitzboks again attacked from a set piece, this time a scrum in the Spanish 22, and Leyds had just enough space to go over under the sticks, with his conversion putting the hosts in the lead by seven points,” SA Rugby reported.

STAGE SET FOR EPIC FINAL

Meanwhile, France won a tightly contested semi final against Fiji in dramatic fashion. The French scored at the death to level the scores at 17-17.

Then, up stepped 21-year-old, Enahemo Artaud to slot a touchline conversion to knock Fiji out en route to booking their place in the final against hosts, South Africa.

South Africa host the Olympic champions in front of their home fans this evening with a huge opportunity to secure their first title of the 24/25 HSBC Sevens.

Moreover, they are on the cusp of history having last won the home edition of the circuit back in 2016.

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