The Springbok Sevens scored four tries in their clash against the US, two of which were achieved in the first half giving the Blitzboks a 14-0 lead at the break. 

The first half saw tries from Ryan Oosthuizen and Rosko Specman, both converted by Justin Geduld putting the 14 on the board. 

The hosts lost Justin Geduld early as the second half started as he was shown to the bench with a yellow card for a high tackle.  

The Americans made use of the one man down advantage as Lucas Lacamp scored two tries in quick succession. With both tries converted by Madison Hughes, the game was dead-lcked at 14-14 with 4 minutes left on the clock.

The Springbok Sevens quickly retaliated with two tries of their own as Impi Visser and Ronald Brown touched down in the four minutes. With only one of the tries converted, the Blitzboks ended the game on 26 to 14, securing the win. 

Earlier on today, the South Africans beat Great Britain 19-5 in their opening game.  

The Blitzboks will take on Ireland in their final Pool A at 19:34 on Saturday evening to  determine the winner of the pool.