The Blitzboks were knocked out of the Singapore Sevens title race after an over-time defeat to Australia in the cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

The South Africans surged into the knockout stages with impressive victories over Spain (31-7), Samoa (15-10) and France (20-19), but were sent packing by the Australians in a dramatic 29-24 loss at the Singapore National Stadium.

The Blitzboks battled as the Aussies raced into a 5-17 lead at half time, with Zain Davids dotting down for Philip Snyman’s charges before the break.

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Seven points from Tristan Leyds, plus tries from Christie Grobbelaar and Quewin Nortje to go with a Selvyn Davids conversion, helped level the score 24-24 at the close of regulation time, before a Nick Malouf touchdown clinched victory for the men from Down Under.

South Africa will now face current series leaders Argentina in the fifth-placed semi-final at 9:55am on Sunday.

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