Scots, Kenya end Blitzboks’ hopes
South Africa's IRB Sevens World Series hopes were all but extinguished following a 14-7 defeat to Kenya in the Plate semi-final in Glasgow on Sunday.
South Africa's IRB Sevens World Series hopes were all but extinguished following a 14-7 defeat to Kenya in the Plate semi-final in Glasgow on Sunday.
The Blitzboks beat Portgual and Samoa before losing to New Zealand.
The hosts scored four tries in their 29-28 win at Newlands.
The Bulls beat the Cheetahs 26-21 at Loftus to keep their play-off hopes alive, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The Stormers scored their first four-try bonus point of the season in their 29-28 win against the Highlanders at Newlands on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Bok flyhalf Morné Steyn missed a vital conversion which would have given Stade Français a play-off berth in the Top 14.
Saracens put out their strongest team to beat lowly Worcester 44-20 on Saturday and secure a home semi-final in the English Premiership.
The Blitzboks will play Scotland in the Cup quarter-finals of the Glasgow Sevens following a 19-5 loss to New Zealand on Saturday.
The hosts won a thrilling Super Rugby match in Sydney, scoring five tries to three.
The Super Rugby champions scored six tries to win 38-8 in Hamilton.