The Blitzboks claimed the top prize at the first ever Los Angeles stop in the HSBC World sevens series, coming back from 19-0 down to pull off an unbelievable 29-24 victory in extra time.
The win takes the Blitzboks up to second on the overall HSBC World Sevens Series standings, just four points behind leaders New Zealand, as teams move to Vancouver for the next round this coming weekend.
The comeback this past weekend has been described as one of the most memorable in Sevens Cup Final history!
What childhood dreams are made of. Sakoyisa Makata on scoring the winning try in the Blitzboks stunning 29-24 win over @Fiji7sTeam in the final of @LASevensRugby #BestofUs pic.twitter.com/M6wFAdz9TS
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) March 2, 2020
Incredible scenes as @Blitzboks stage one of the most memorable comebacks in sevens cup final history to beat Fiji with a golden score #LASevens pic.twitter.com/4LDIvkgcSs
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) March 2, 2020
#ICYMI – There was some drama in Carson, Los Angeles last night. https://t.co/wf2CPrgjLI pic.twitter.com/KPFZW3xlPm
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) March 2, 2020
