The Cape Town summer crowd came expecting fireworks and the Blitzboks made sure they delivered. In front of 31,941 fans at a packed DHL Stadium, South Africa’s Sevens side pulled off a dramatic 21 19 win over Argentina to defend their Cape Town Sevens title and finish the weekend unbeaten. For a country that treats Sevens like a festival of national pride, this one felt especially sweet.

A Nervy Start Before The Fightback

The final could not have begun on a more jolting note. Argentina struck first from a midfield scrum, working the ball wide for Luciano Gonzalez to dive over. Two minutes later, the Blitzboks answered with a moment that sent the stadium rocking. Zain Davids intercepted deep inside South Africa’s own 22 and the ball found its way to Donavan Don, who streaked away for the equaliser.

But the Pumas refused to back down. Marcos Moneta punished South Africa twice, scoring either side of halftime and stretching Argentina’s lead to 19 7. For a moment, DHL Stadium fell unusually quiet. The Blitzboks were making rare handling errors and the pressure was starting to mount.

Sokoyi Ignites A Cape Town Roar

What came next was the kind of rugby story locals will remember for years. Debutant Nabo Sokoyi, already a crowd favourite after a strong weekend, stepped through a defender and burst away from 50 metres out. Ricardo Duarttee’s conversion closed the gap to 19 14 and breathed life back into the arena.

Suddenly the mood shifted. The replacements lifted the tempo and the Blitzboks began hunting turnovers like men possessed. When Christie Grobbelaar dotted down under the poles with 30 seconds to play, the stadium erupted into pure disbelief. South Africa had taken a two point lead that felt almost impossible minutes earlier.

One Last Defensive Stand Seals The Glory

There was still time for one final twist. The restart sailed directly into touch and Argentina were handed a lifeline. But this is where the Blitzboks showed what Sevens rugby means to South Africans. A series of thundering tackles, a turnover penalty, and an explosion of joy as the referee blew fulltime. Cape Town had its champions again.

Final score: Springbok Sevens 21, Argentina 19.

Source: SABC Sport
Featured Image Source: Blitzboks on X

For more rugby news check out: SA Rugby Mag and africapicks 
Listen more: The Keo & Zels Podcast