Springbok Women’s Sevens side lose in Rugby World Cup quarters

Eloise Webb of the Blitzboks women is challenged by Yume Okuroda of Japan in the Rugby World Cup Sevens game at DHL Cape Town Stadium, on September 10, 2022. Picture: Phando Jikelo/African News Agency (ANA)

Eloise Webb of the Blitzboks women is challenged by Yume Okuroda of Japan in the Rugby World Cup Sevens game at DHL Cape Town Stadium, on September 10, 2022. Picture: Phando Jikelo/African News Agency (ANA)

Published Sep 10, 2022

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Cape Town - The Springbok Women's Sevens side fell short in their Rugby World Cup Sevens Challenge Cup quarter-final clash against Japan at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

The South Africans lost 14-12 on day two of the three-day event.

Paul Delport's side ran in tries through Nadine Roos and Sizo Solontsi and held a 12-5 lead at half time.

While they camped just outside Japan’s try line late in the game, they couldn't manage what would have been a match-winning score.

The SA Women had their chances in the game, but their execution cost them at times.

A converted counter attack try from the second half restart by Japan saw them take a 14-12 lead, with the score not changing again in the contest.

The South Africans were beaten 29-0 by France on Friday, and will be in action again at 3.27pm on Saturday, when they take on Colombia in a 13th/16th place play-off.

The Blitzboks, meanwhile, play their quarter-final against Ireland at 10:33pm on Saturday night.

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