PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Zain Davids during the HSBC SVNS Series Australia match between South Africa and Spain on Day 01 at HBF Stadium on February 07, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)
Fiji scored 20 unanswered points to inflict the Blitzboks’ first defeat of the Perth Sevens, and top Group A.
The 20-14 win means the islanders again go through day one unbeaten, like they did on their way to the title in Singapore last week.
It was the Blitzboks who made the brighter start. An early breakdown turnover by Ricardo Duarttee put the South Africans on the front foot. That led to the Blitzboks’ first try of the clash, courtesy of Western Province bruiser Zain Davids in the fourth minute.
Three minutes later, Sebastiaan Jobb sprinted down the right wing for South Africa’s second try. Duarttee was successful with both conversions.
But it was one-way traffic from there. Fiji ran in four tries including a brace from Viwa Naduvalo to seal top spot heading into finals day.
This story was first published on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission.
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