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Blitzboks get favourable draw for London Sevens

Cape Town - The Blitzboks have been drawn alongside Argentina, Canada and Japan in Pool A for next month's London Sevens.

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The draw took place following South Africa's 20-19 win over Fiji in the Cup final of the Hong Kong Sevens, where the Blitzboks came from 19-0 down to stun the islanders.

Pool B consists of Fiji, Samoa, France and Kenya; Pool C features hosts England, New Zealand, Scotland and Ireland; and Pool D includes USA, Australia, Wales and Spain.

The London Sevens, the ninth and penultimate event on the 2018/19 World Rugby Sevens Series calendar, is scheduled for the weekend of May 25-26.

The Blitzboks remain fourth on the overall standings after eight rounds, 24 points behind leaders USA.

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