New-Zealand wins South-Africa Sevens at the expense... of South Africa.

: Sunday, 11 December 2011 15:11

The South African lost by 31 to 26 to New-Zealand in the "Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens" final in Port Elizabeth in front of 30 thousand spectators gathered for this 3rd stage of the Sevens Rugby world circuit.

South Africa remains 3rd in the world rankings, 3 points behind New-Zealand and Fiji, which share 1st place.

Zimbabwe carries off the "Shield" after its victory over Kenya 19 to 12. Previously, Zimbabwe had won in the semi-final over Morocco 21 to 14.
At the end of a trying tournament for Zimbabwe, Manager Bruce Hobson keeps his feet firmly on the ground: «It’s a very nice way to finish, but we are not under any illusion, we still have a lot of work to do».

Zimbabwe is placed 16th in the world rankings, Kenya is 14th.
As for Morocco that played its 1st tournament of the season, it is placed 19th.

The "Plate" was carried off by Wales beating Fiji 48 to 0.

The "Bowl" by Scotland beating Canada 22 to 19.

Next meeting will be on the 3rd and 4th of February 2012 in New-Zealand.

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Translation: Nelly Orvain