The Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 Dubai kicked off on a high note for South Africa who registered two easy wins, beating Uganda 19-10 and leaving Kenya in tatters with a 48-5 win.
South Africa now top of Group A with 6 points, leads Canada, Kenya, and Uganda, respectively in the only African-fielded group of the tournament.
Kenya opened with a crucial win over Canada, leading in the first half 5-19 and held on to a 10-10 scoreline in the second half to win the game 29-15 but need to put off an unpredictable Ugandan side with hopes that Canada falls to South Africa in an attempt to steal spot No. 2 on the table.
Uganda 7s who were crowned African champions for the second year in a row with an impressive home display to defend the title, could not register a win against a strong South Africa, followed by a 22-17 loss to Canada despite coming from a 17-7 first-half deficit to win the second half, 10-5 against the North Americans.
All group games conclude today with Kenya/Uganda and South Africa/Canada playing later in the day.
| # |
Group A |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
TP |
Pts |
| 1. |
South Africa 7s |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
67:15 |
6 |
| 2. |
Canada 7s |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
37:46 |
4 |
| 3. |
Kenya 7s |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
34:63 |
4 |
| 4. |
Uganda 7s |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
27:41 |
2 |
| # |
Group B |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
TP |
Pts |
| 1. |
England 7s |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
42:12 |
6 |
| 2. |
Scotland 7s |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
50:35 |
6 |
| 3. |
France 7s |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
26:38 |
2 |
| 4. |
Spain 7s |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
21:54 |
2 |
| # |
Group C |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
TP |
Pts |
| 1. |
Australia 7s |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
85:7 |
6 |
| 2. |
Fiji 7s |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
71:14 |
6 |
| 3. |
Wales 7s |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
14:59 |
2 |
| 4. |
Russia 7s |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7:97 |
2 |
| # |
Group D |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
TP |
Pts |
| 1. |
New Zealand 7s |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
45:31 |
6 |
| 2. |
Argentina 7s |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
41:35 |
4 |
| 3. |
Samoa 7s |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
38:38 |
4 |
| 4. |
USA 7s |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
28:48 |
2 |
