The South African Women’s Sevens team finally got it right when they outplayed Argentina 21-12 in the final of the third and final World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournament in Krakow, Poland to win their first title of the year.
In the opening tournament in Cape Town, they finished third, and a week later the South Africans were runners up in the second tournament at Athlone Stadium. This time around however, went all the way to claim the top spot on the podium.
The win was not enough though to topple Kenya, who won the two Cape Town legs, from the top of the standings. The fact that they outplayed the East Africans 22-10 in their semi-final on Saturday afternoon will offer some respite.
South Africa outscored Argentina by three tries to two in the final, with Nadine Roos converting all three in a rematch of their final pool game on Friday, which Renfred Dazel’s team won 22-0.
Having twice finished runners-up to Kenya in the series, this time it was South Africa’s moment to shine. The Springbok Women won all their fixtures across both days, showcasing clinical execution and relentless pace. Their unbeaten run in Krakow secured them the top prize and marked a standout performance to close out the Challenger series on a high and reaffirm their status as a powerhouse on the sevens stage.
