Overview
- South Africa went unbeaten in Dubai, defeating Poland in the semifinals and Argentina 12-5 in the final to take the title.
- Coach Cecil Afrika praised disciplined defense, tempo control and balanced attack, emphasizing teamwork and trust in the system.
- The victory is Afrika’s second straight tournament win since his October appointment, following November’s Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup.
- Qualification advances the team to SVNS 2, which features legs in Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo, with a top-four finish securing a World Championship Series place.
- Nadine Roos led the tournament with 54 points and Maria Tshiremba scored a tournament-best seven tries, underscoring the collective platform with standout contributions.