Australia’s 26‑0 quarterfinal collapse to France sealed the HSBC World Championship for the Blitzboks, giving South Africa back‑to‑back titles.
Minutes later, the Springbok Sevens confirmed their dominance with a 14‑12 comeback win over Fiji, Sebastian Jobb scoring twice late and Ricardo Duarttee landing the decisive conversion.
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The crown was secured thanks to consistent results across the season, including their historic Hong Kong triumph and runner‑up finish in Valladolid. Bordeaux nearly turned into heartbreak, but Jobb’s bonus‑point try in the pool stage kept them alive.
Now, with the championship secured, the Blitzboks face hosts France in Sunday’s semifinal.
