The South African Women’s Sevens team concluded their debut Olympic appearance on a high note, securing an Olympic victory against Fiji in the 11th-place play-off at the Paris 2024 Games.
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The Springbok Women’s Sevens outperformed Fiji with a final score of 21-15 at the Stade de France on Tuesday.
This win marked a milestone for the team, especially considering their challenging start to the tournament.
Coach Renfred Dazel expressed his pride and relief, as per Springboks Rugby, “I am really happy for this group of players that we could finish the season like this.”
The South African team showed remarkable improvement throughout the tournament.
After suffering defeats in their initial matches, they built on their encouraging form from Monday’s close games against Great Britain and Japan to clinch this crucial win against Fiji, the bronze medalists from the previous Olympics.
Nadine Roos emerged as a standout player, contributing significantly to the victory with two tries and three conversions.
The team’s performance demonstrated their ability to compete at the Olympic level, a bright glimpse of the future of Women’s Rugby Sevens in South Africa.
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