The Blitzboks started their Perth Sevens campaign in Australia with a solid 24-7 win against Canada on Friday morning.

The Springbok Sevens team scored four tries in the Pool A game, while they just conceded once.

The Blitzboks opened the scoring through their captain and former Griffons scrumhalf, Davids. The Canadians struck back almost immediately.

On the stroke of half-time, Quewin Nortjé, took a double-step inside to cross the whitewash for a try which saw South Africa take a 10-7 lead at the break.

Davids completed his brace in the second stanza to give the Blitzboks some breathing room and close to full-time, the debutant Tristan Leyds scored a try which he converted to round off a solid opening match.

The former Toyota Cheetahs centre, David Brits, also made his eagerly antipatien debut in the match when came on as a substitution.

In the other Pool A game, the World Series leaders, Argentina, started with a 28-5 win against Spain.

At 12:22 on Friday the Blitzboks will tackle Spain in their second Pool A match.

Blitzboks: Tries - Selvyn Davids, Quewin Nortjé, Tristan Leyds Conv. - Ricardo Duarttee, Leyds

Canada: Try - Josiah Morra Conv.- Lockie Kratz

Watch Tristan Leyds score 60 seconds after coming onto the field for his debut.

That special feeling to score your first #Blitzboks try. To do so within 60 seconds after coming onto the field, even better!
Welcome to the family @LeydsTristan #PoweredByUnity pic.twitter.com/85fnFJJMcH

— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) January 26, 2024

Morgan Piek OFM Sport