BLITZBOKS

Highlights: 2014 Wellington Sevens (Day 2)

New Zealand were too good for the Blitzboks in the Cup final.

The Blitzboks' valiant efforts in the rain-drenched Cup final of the Wellington Sevens were in vain as New Zealand won 21-0.

The Blitzboks will play Australia in the Cup quarter-finals of the Wellington Sevens following a 19-5 loss to England.

In this week's episode, CNN looks at the Las Vegas Sevens and asks whether rugby can compete with American football in the USA.

Kwagga Smith and Jamba Ulengo have been called into the Springbok Sevens squad ahead of the Wellington Sevens.

The Blitzboks defended their US Sevens title by beating Samoa in the semi-finals and New Zealand in the final.

The Blitzboks scored two tries against New Zealand to win the USA Sevens Cup final 14-7.

South Africa defeated Kenya 19-7 with three tries to one on day two of the Las Vegas Sevens.

The Blitzboks began their US campaign with two pool wins.

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Dubai Sevens v

29-30 Nov

Port Elizabeth Sevens v

7-8 Dec

Las Vegas Sevens v

24-26 Jan

Wellington Sevens v

7-8 Feb