Singapore 7s: South Africa Edge Fiji In Cup Final

This is South Africa's second tournament win in the HSBC7s series 2019.

Sunday 14 April 2019 | 12:08

South Africa on top of the world after beating Fiji at the Singapore 7's 20 - 19.

South Africa on top of the world after beating Fiji at the Singapore 7's 20 - 19.

It was a exhilarating final at the Singapore 7s.

Despite dominating the first half by 19 points to 0, our Fijian 7s side was not able to reply to South Africa's back to back tries in the second half. A yellow card to Fiji proved costly.

South Africa beat Fiji 20 - 19.

What a comeback. What a final.@Blitzboks #Singapore7s 🏆🥇👏 pic.twitter.com/UTAjeS9j0i

— HSBC Sport (@HSBC_Sport) April 14, 2019

 

🏆 Trophy lift! Congratulations to South Africa who have won the HSBC Singapore Sevens, beating Fiji in the cup final #Singapore7s pic.twitter.com/Qeyb0BO5Xt — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019

 

Interview: We spoke with @Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell after his sides incredible 19 point comeback win against Fiji in the #Singapore7s cup final pic.twitter.com/87rTJNiaGq

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019

 

Bench go crazy as @Blitzboks complete incredible cup final comeback to win the #Singapore7s pic.twitter.com/LPCEk5J6VU — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019

Amazing moment as @fijirugby lift the @HSBC_Sport ball carrier ahead of the #Singapore7s cup final pic.twitter.com/oC9z0EGfSc

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019

In the overall World Series Standing, Fiji is now only 3 points behind the United States.And the pools for next month's London 7s are out.

 

Here are you pools for the #London7s on 25-26 May #HSBC7s 16th team will be Ireland pic.twitter.com/BJtyMjjXED — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 14, 2019



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