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Blitzboks Edge Fiji With Last-Second Hat-Trick Winner in Cape Town Opener

The result jump-starts South Africa’s home SVNS round with fresh momentum after a flat Dubai start.

Overview

  • South Africa beat Fiji 24-21 at DHL Stadium as Shilton van Wyk completed a hat-trick with the final play.
  • The hosts rallied from eight points down, having trailed 14-12 at halftime in the Pool A opener.
  • A decisive late sequence featured a double tackle from Zain Davids and Ryan Oosthuizen to force a penalty opportunity.
  • Ronald Brown took a quick tap and, after being stopped short, offloaded for van Wyk to score the match-winner.
  • The victory avenges last week’s loss to Fiji in Dubai, with South Africa next set to face New Zealand in pool play.