Fiji stop Blitzbok fightback

Not even a brave fightback in the second half could stop South Africa from suffering yet another defeat at the hands of their nemesis Fiji, losing 21-15 in their Hong Kong Sevens semifinal match.


Not only was it another loss against the team that has caused so much heartbreak for the Blitzboks, but it also meant the curse of Hong Kong continues for the Blitzboks, having never won there in the competition’s 40 year history.


Instead it was Fiji who moved into their 25th final with the Blitzboks now needing to play off for third place to salvage some points and hope they still lead the H…