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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Springbok Sevens side started their Dubai Sevens campaign on a low note when they lost 14-5<\/b> to Great Britain on Friday.<\/p>\n

The Blitzboks<\/b>, who were on a 19-game unbeaten run in Dubai, produced a lacklustre performance against a fired-up Great Britain. The South Africans were quite lateral on attack, with several passes going astray.<\/p>\n

South Africa’s only points came via a JC Pretorius try just before the half-time break, but Great Britain also cashed in with two first-half scores.<\/p>\n

No points were scored in the second stanza as the Blitzboks squandered several chances.<\/p>\n

South Africa’s next Pool A match is against Kenya at 13:20 (SA time) on Friday, while they conclude their pool play against defending series champions Australia at 18:33 (SA time).<\/p>\n

Scorers<\/b>
\nSA 5 (5)<\/b><\/p>\n

Try: JC Pretorius<\/p>\n

GB 14 (14)<\/b><\/p>\n

Tries: Freddie Roddick, Robbie Fergusson<\/p>\n

Conversions: Tom Emery (2)<\/p>\n

Springbok Sevens squad for Dubai:<\/b><\/p>\n

Ryan Oosthuizen, Impi Visser, Zain Davids, James Murphy, JC Pretorius, Masande Mtshali, Siviwe Soyizwapi (captain), Branco du Preez, Dewald Human, Shilton van Wyk, Dalvon Blood, Muller du Plessis, Ricardo Duarttee<\/p>\n

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