Cape Town witnessed a rugby sevens masterclass on Sunday as the Springbok Sevens produced one of the most dramatic comebacks ever seen at DHL Stadium, successfully retaining their HSBC SVNS Cape Town crown with a nail-biting 21-19 victory over Argentina, Cape town Etc reports.
A roaring crowd of 31 941 saw the hosts refuse to crack, even when the Pumas appeared to have the final locked up with a commanding 19-7 second-half lead.
What unfolded next was pure Blitzbok grit. The defending champions clawed their way back from the brink, finishing the weekend as the only unbeaten men's team, and etching their place in history as the first side to defend the Cape Town title. The match ended with scenes of chaos and disbelief as South Africa delivered a defensive stand of rare bravery with the clock in the red.
