All Blacks win fourth consecutive 7's tournament in SA

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

New Zealand All Blacks trounced France 47-12 to win the Nelson Mandela Bay 7's tournament in Port Elizabeth.

The win gives the All Blacks their fourth consecutive win in the same country. Kurt Baker also top-scored with eight tries in the tournament.

The Blitzbokke finished in third place afer rompomg to a 35-0 win over Argentina in the cup playoffs to take the bronze medal.

The Blitzboks, who had gone unbeaten in the pool stages, coasted past the United States in the quarterfinals, scoring three tries to one as they strode to a 17-7 victory.

The homeside eventually went down 12-5 to the eventual winners after taking a five point lead.