02 Dec 2016

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Blitzboks off to flying start in Dubai

Cape Town - The Springbok Sevens team started their 2016/17 World Rugby Sevens Series campaign on a high note with an easy win over minnows Uganda in Dubai on Friday.

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The Blitzboks ran in eight tries to win 46-0, having led 19-0 at half-time.

Later on Friday, the Blitzboks face Scotland (11:06 SA time) and USA (17:06).

Scotland earlier beat the USA 14-5 in the first game in Pool B.

Scorers:

South Africa

Tries: Werner Kok, Philip Snyman (2), Seabelo Senatla (2), Rosko Specman, Ruhan Nel, Kwagga Smith

Conversions: Branco du Preez (2), Justin  Geduld

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