Blitzboks fall to Fiji in Cup quarters in Hong Kong

The Blitzboks' disappointing form continues following a Cup quarter-final defeat to Fiji in the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday.

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South Africa suffered a 7-10 loss to rivals Fiji despite leading 7-5 at half-time.

South Africa opened the scoring with Shaun Williams crossing the whitewash twice in the fourth minute and Ricardo Duarttee converting.

However, things went south from then on for the Blitzboks as Fiji replied with two tries to dominate proceedings and clinch victory.

South Africa take on USA in the 5th-place semi-final at 08:20 (SA time) on Sunday.

Scorers:

South Africa 7 (7)

Try: Shaun Williams

Conversion: Ricardo Duarttee

Fiji 10 (5)

Tries: Iowane Teba, Napolioni Bolaca