Blitzboks skipper Impi Visser emotional after Seville triumph: 'We had to dig deep'

Springbok Sevens skipper Impi Visser says the belief in their structures helped them to yet another World Rugby Sevens Series crown.

The Blitzboks beat Australia 33-7 in the final in Seville on Sunday night to win their sixth consecutive World Rugby Sevens Series tournament.

It was also their 34th successive match win and fourth title in the 2021/2022 season.

The latest triumph did not come easy though as the Blitzboks were pushed hard in pool play, where they had to come from behind against Spain (33-12) and the USA (24-19), and in the knock-out stages, where they were trailing Scotland (31-24), before hitting their straps in the Cup semi-final against Ireland (26-0) and in the final against Australia.

"It is pretty emotional for us, we had to dig deep," Visser said afterwards.

"They are a tough team to play against, credit to them. I think our boys just grafted a bit more and in the end, we wanted it a bit more."

Visser took over the captaincy from Siviwe Soyizwapi, who was injured in Malaga last week, while the Blitzboks also lost Branco du Preez against Scotland due to injury and had to watch Justin Geduld being stretchered off in the final against Australia.

"This was a win that tested our character and resilience, and it is a feeling of relief and pride to know that we stood firm against some very good teams out there," added Visser.

"It was never about the winning streak or number of trophies won, it is our system that rewarded our belief and trust."

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Powerful runner Christie Grobbelaar was named Player of the Final with a brace of tries, and he was