Springbok Women's Sevens dominate pool to sail into Africa quarter-finals

South Africa did not concede a try in their three matches against Burkina Faso (38-0), Zimbabwe (36-0) and Tunisia (40-0), scoring 18 tries in all to make a blistering start to their title defence at the University of Ghana's Rugby Stadium in Accra.

The only blemish on a good day of rugby was the head knock sustained by debutant Nompumelelo Mathe in the opening match against Burkina Faso, but for the rest it was smooth sailing.

Leigh Fortuin celebrated her debut with a try within two minutes of their opening match against Burkina Faso as the South Africans showed their intent early.

Two more tries in the half handed them a 19-0 lead in blustery conditions, but more was to follow in the second half, with an additional three tries added in a solid win.

Their second match against Zimbabwe followed the same path. The South Africans were up 17-0 at the break with three tries and added three more in the second half. Liske Lategan scored a brace.

The match against Tunisia yielded six tries, with a hat-trick by outside back Ayanda Malinga a highlight. Nadine Roos scored a try and four conversions in the match for a tally of 37 points on the day, the leading mark in the tournament so far.

Sunday's Quarter-Finals, 10 November (SA times)

11h00: Kenya v Ghana

11h22: Uganda v Tunisa

11h44: Madagascar v Zambia

12h06: South Africa v Senegal

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