South Africa's Blitzboks sounded a championship warning with a 50-0 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday in their opening Sydney Sevens clash after leading 21-0 at the break.
Playmaker Rosko Specman lead the charge with a hattrick of tries.
The match marked the 50th tournament for Blitzboks captain Philip Snyman
The SA side play their remaining two Pool C match on Saturday against Spain and England.
Scorers SA: Tries: Rosko Specman (3), Ruhan Nel (2), Seabelo Senatla, Stedman Gans, Cecil Afrika. Conversions: Justin Geduld (4), Afrika – African News Agency (ANA),