Blitzboks end 11th in LA HSBC SVNS campaign after victory over Canada

After failing to qualify for the cup quarter-finals, following defeats to both Ireland and Argentina, the Blitzboks suffered another defeat to Samoa in the ninth-place semi-final – subsequently falling into the 11th place play-off against the Candians.

Four tries, two in each half, gave the South Africans a big enough lead to survive a late Canada onslaught.

The first of the tries was scored by Zain Davids in the opening minute of the match and, when Ryan Oosthuizen dotted down soon after, the Blitzboks were well in control, leading 14-0 at the break.

Davids scored his second try shortly after the break to push the Blitzboks' lead out to 21-0, before Canada replied with their first try, which was immediately nullified when Tristan Leyds scored.

But Canada were not done, despite the deficit, as they scored two more tries, although it was never going to haul in the Blitzboks.

Springbok Sevens 28 (14), Canada 15 (0)

SA - Tries: Zain Davids (2), Ryan Oosthuizen, Tristan Leyds. Conversions: Justin Geduld (2), Selvyn Davids (2).

Canada - Tries: Liam Bowman, Thomas Isherwood, Noah Flesch.

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