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The Blitzboks, the new World Rugby’s 2025/26 Sevens series champions
Reigning World Rugby Sevens Series champions and World Championship log leaders, South Africa, blew hot and cold on day two of the Valladolid Sevens in Spain, but are through to the Cup semifinals.
The Blitzboks, hamstrung by injuries, lost to Australia in their final Pool A match which meant a Cup quarterfinal against Pool C winners, Spain.
The South Africans then beat their hosts 14-12 in a nail-biting match to keep alive their hopes of a fifth consecutive tournament win this season.
Video| Blitzboks return World Sevens Series champions
