South Africa scored a morale boosting 21-5 win over New Zealand on Friday to top Pool B at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens and to book a quarterfinal clash against France on Saturday morning.
The Blitzbokke started impressively and dominated possession in the first half, crossing the try line twice before scoring at their third attempt when captain, Kyle Brown, fittingly dotted down after Branco du Preez and Mark Richards were both held up in the tackle.
Robert Ebersohn then took a Boom Prinsloo backhand pass to score under the post to give South Africa a well-earned 14-0 lead at the break.
DJ Forbes replied for the Kiwis after play resumed and after the impressive Frankie Horne had lost the ball going forward. South Africa coach Paul Treu then made some changes and teenager William Small-Smith, one of the replacements, took the ball at full speed on the sharp angle to burst through near the post to seal the match for the Springbok Sevens.
Scrumhalf Mark Richards had another excellent match while Horne, for so many seasons the cornerstone of the South African forwards, also had another good outing. He was strong going forward and helped the Blitzbokke to win two crucial turnovers.
South Africa, who claimed third place in the Australian tournament last week, should gain much confidence from their dominant defensive display against the powerful reigning World Series champions.
While True was understandably satisfied with especially the performance against the Kiwis, he cautioned that the unpredictable French will be formidable opposition tomorrow.
“New Zealand are formidable on attack and we needed to stick to our game plan, which I think worked very well. Branco du Preez came through well after playing for the first time in six months while Mark Richards again played a solid match. Overall, I am well pleased but it all start from scratch tomorrow against France,” said Treu
The Cup quarterfinal draw for Saturday:
- Fiji vs. Australia
- England vs. New Zealand
- Wales vs. Argentina
- South Africa vs. France
South Africa 36, USA 7
The Springbok Sevens were excellent throughout both halved against a resilient USA and won their second encounter of the day quite comfortably by 36-7.
Kyle Brown scored after only 40 seconds, Branco du Preez – in for Cecil Afrika – scored his first of the season before Renfred Dazel scored his 45th World Series try to stretch the halftime lead to 17-0. Botha, Boom Prinsloo and Mark Richard added three more tries for the Blitzbokke while Peter Riberio scored a consolation touchdown for the USA.
South Africa 17, Portugal 5
South Africa started the day with a subdued 17-5 win over Portugal who restricted the Blitzbokke to a halftime lead of only 5-0 with Bernado Botha the only player score.
The Springbok Sevens however upped the pace in the second half and opened a comfortable 17-0 lead courtesy of tries by captain, Kyle Brown, and William Small-Smith. South Africa and 15 other international teams arrive next Sunday evening in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth for round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series on 9-10 December.
Extended highlights of England’s first win at the Dubai Sevens since 2005, which put them top of the early HSBC Sevens World Series standings.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
The Official Rulebook of Field Football.
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THIS IS THE 2ND Edition! Now includes: Rugby-style Field Football, Australian Rules Field Footyball, Spread Cone Field Football for Punters, League Manager’s Manual, & REVISED Official Rulebook of Field Football. Field Football takes the boring out of kicking practice/drills and says make a sport of it! Find out why You Tube servers are melting from game footage viewing! Field Football zaps the doldrums out of Special Teams drills. Plays as a lawngame, too! The goal post used has been dubbed the Double Crossbar and converts into a Footy goal AND a practice goal for Arena Football Kickers! The kicking crossbar can be set at nine feet! Read on, get your gear, watch the games, and form a league with this one-stop-shop manual also available in print!
Brief Definition of Field Football:
Field Football is an exciting new football kicking and throwing skills sport. Field Football combines features of football and golf. Field Football can be played as an individual, in groups, or with teams.
Field Football is a game of kicking, pooch punting, dropkicking, advancing and throwing a football at either pylon clusters of four cones or the uprights. The object of the game is to outscore opponents before time expires. The play field is comprised of five key items. The main item is a miniature portable football goal post. The next three items are the four cone clusters of pylons. The fifth item is the kicking tee which determines where game play begins. The object of the game is to start at the tee with five footballs. Players throw for the pylon cones in order before attempting the uprights. In Team rules players spread pylon cones out to form a square area that serves as an endzone where the ball is advanced before they attempt the uprights for points. There are no bounds to keep up with! Players are either aiming for target pylon cones in individual play or are driving the ball to three sets of four mini-endzones before attempting the uprights. The goal is to outscore the opponent before the end of fifteen minutes. This exciting new lawn game can be enjoyed at home with friends and family or league play. The Official Rulebook contains instructions for all ages and skill sets. For video of Field Football and equipment, visit FieldFootball.com. Field Football’s website features an aStore with all necessary equipment on one Amazon page! The dropkick has been resurrected for this exciting football skills game! Field Goals are awarded higher point value and throwing is a staple. If you like Disc Golf, Football, Golf, Soccer, or any target sports you will love Field Football! Play by yourself and/or play against friends and family by posting your individual games online! All the instructions are included. Get your League started today! Field Football League is for everybody! Enjoy!
Field Football is becoming a non-profit to raise awareness then resources for Carcinoid Cancer victims. We invite you to join our fight. Thanks!
THIS IS THE 2ND Edition! Now includes: Rugby-style Field Football, Australian Rules Field Footyball, Spread Cone Field Football for Punters, League Manager’s Manual, & REVISED Official Rulebook of Field Football. Field Football takes the boring out of kicking practice/drills and says make a sport of it! Find out why You Tube servers are melting from game footage viewing! Field Football zaps the doldrums out of Special Teams drills. Plays as a lawngame, too! The goal post used has been dubbed the Double Crossbar and converts into a Footy goal AND a practice goal for Arena Football Kickers! The kicking crossbar can be set at nine feet! Read on, get your gear, watch the games, and form a league with this one-stop-shop manual also available in print!
Brief Definition of Field Football:
Field Football is an exciting new football kicking and throwing skills sport. Field Football combines features of football and golf. Field Football can be played as an individual, in groups, or with teams.
Field Football is a game of kicking, pooch punting, dropkicking, advancing and throwing a football at either pylon clusters of four cones or the uprights. The object of the game is to outscore opponents before time expires. The play field is comprised of five key items. The main item is a miniature portable football goal post. The next three items are the four cone clusters of pylons. The fifth item is the kicking tee which determines where game play begins. The object of the game is to start at the tee with five footballs. Players throw for the pylon cones in order before attempting the uprights. In Team rules players spread pylon cones out to form a square area that serves as an endzone where the ball is advanced before they attempt the uprights for points. There are no bounds to keep up with! Players are either aiming for target pylon cones in individual play or are driving the ball to three sets of four mini-endzones before attempting the uprights. The goal is to outscore the opponent before the end of fifteen minutes. This exciting new lawn game can be enjoyed at home with friends and family or league play. The Official Rulebook contains instructions for all ages and skill sets. For video of Field Football and equipment, visit FieldFootball.com. Field Football’s website features an aStore with all necessary equipment on one Amazon page! The dropkick has been resurrected for this exciting football skills game! Field Goals are awarded higher point value and throwing is a staple. If you like Disc Golf, Football, Golf, Soccer, or any target sports you will love Field Football! Play by yourself and/or play against friends and family by posting your individual games online! All the instructions are included. Get your League started today! Field Football League is for everybody! Enjoy!
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