Blitzboks fend off plucky Canada to start LA Sevens on winning note

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