Overview
- South Africa edged Argentina 21-19 to defend the Cape Town Sevens crown, completing an unbeaten weekend and becoming the first team to win the event in consecutive years.
- The hosts reached the final by beating France 22-17 after pool wins over Fiji, New Zealand and Great Britain, with Shilton van Wyk starring across the tournament including a hat-trick against Fiji.
- Bath dismantled Munster 40-14, racing 28-0 ahead as the visitors struggled after late withdrawals for Jean Kleyn and Michael Milne and the absence of Jack Crowley.
- Leinster opened with a 45-28 victory over Harlequins in Dublin, pulling clear with a seven-try performance after a competitive hour.
- The Stormers won 26-17 at Bayonne despite a 20-minute red card to Adré Smith, while the Bulls lost 46-33 to Bordeaux and the Sharks fell 56-19 at Toulouse, reflecting mixed form for South Africa’s provinces.