Blitzboks to play-off for third and fourth place in Bordeaux Sevens

Hosts and reigning Olympic Games champions, France, beat the Blitzboks 21-12 in the semifinals.

Black News Black News
Jun 7, 2026 - 15:13
Blitzboks to play-off for third and fourth place in Bordeaux Sevens

South Africa who have probably already started celebrating their second successive Sevens World Championship title in Bordeaux, will play-off for third and fourth place in the last tournament of the season.

Hosts and reigning Olympic Games champions, France, beat the Blitzboks 21-12 in the semifinals. It was an uncharacteristic performance from the Series and world champions, with inaccurate passes and turn-overs spoiling, what should’ve been their party.

The Blitzboks were crowned world champions on Saturday after main rivals Argentina and Australia were knocked out early in Bordeaux and they secured a spot in the last four.

Read More Black News