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South Africa wins Wellington Sevens


South Africa have beaten great rival Fiji 26-5 in the Cup final of the HSBC Wellington Sevens in New Zealand.

The Blitzboks last won the Wellington Sevens way back in 2002

South Africa beat France 45-nil in the quarter-finals and then beat Canada 21-5 in the semi-finals.

In the final against Fiji, the Blitzboks led 7-5 at half time as Seabelo Senatla scored his 180th try to go past Fabien Juries as South Africa's leading try scorer of all time in Sevens rugby. He's just 23.

Remarkably, South Africa conceded just four tries the entire  weekend in Wellington.

Argentina beat hosts New Zealand 17-12 in the playoff for 5th place and Scotland beat Canada 28-22 to take home the bronze medal.

The Blitzboks extend their lead at the summit of the HSBC Sevens World Series as they head to Australia for the Sydney sevens next weekend.