Africa-Press – South-Africa. The Springbok Sevens side started their LA Sevens campaign with a 12-0 win over a plucky Canada on Saturday.
MATCH CENTRE | LA Sevens
In a tight contest played in wet conditions, both teams impressed with some resolute defence.
However, a try on the stroke of half-time by Christie Grobbelaar gave South Africa a 5-0 lead at the break.
The Blitzboks kept plugging away in the second stanza and secured the win when Ricardo Duarttee scored late on.
In their other Pool B matches, the Blitzboks will tackle Uruguay (01:02 SA time) and Ireland (05:03 SA time) on Sunday.
Scorers:
SA 12 (5)
Tries: Christie Grobbelaar, Ricardo Duarttee
Conversion: Ronald Brown
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