Blitzboks drawn with England, Kenya and Japan in Sydney Sevens

Blitzboks drawn with England, Kenya and Japan in Sydney Sevens

South Africa have been drawn with England, Kenya and Japan in Group A for the fourth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Sydney next weekend.

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The draw was made at the end of the Wellington Sevens, which was won by South Africa who beat Fiji, 26-5 at the Westpac Stadium on Sunday.


The Blitzboks’ first match will be against Japan.


Olympic and Sevens Series champions Fiji top Pool B with France, Wales and Samoa.


After an impressive performance in the second round, where they finished with bronze, Scotland will play hosts Australia, New Zealand and invitational team Papua New Guinea.


Canada, who impressed in Wellington, top Pool D and play Argentina, USA and Russia at the Allianz Stadium next weekend.


Groups:


Pool A: South Africa, England, Kenya, Japan

Pool B: Fiji, France, Wales, Samoa

Pool C: Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea

Pool D: Canada, Argentina, USA, Russia.

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