2007 South Africa Sevens

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The South Africa Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens (seven-a-side version of rugby union). The 2007 competition, which took place on 7 December and 8 December at Outeniqua Park in George, Western Cape, was the second Cup trophy in the 2007–08 IRB Sevens World Series.

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In a rematch of the Cup final from the first event in the 2007–08 series, the Dubai Sevens, New Zealand successfully defended their South Africa title by defeating Fiji. The second-level Plate final matched two surprise finalists, with Kenya narrowly defeating a USA team boosted by the presence of emerging 15s star Takudzwa Ngwenya. The Bowl was won by Wales who came from behind to win 21–19 against England. Canada took home the Shield.

Pool stages

Pool A

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/-Pts
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 33008624+629
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 32013236-47
Flag of England.svg  England 31025550+55
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 30031780-633
DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2
7 December 2007Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 19 – 0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
7 December 2007Flag of England.svg  England 24 – 7Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
7 December 2007Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 41 – 0Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
7 December 2007Flag of England.svg  England 7 – 17Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
7 December 2007Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 15 – 10Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
7 December 2007Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 26 – 24Flag of England.svg  England

Pool B

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/-Pts
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 330011019+919
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 32013664-287
Flag of France.svg  France 31024862-145
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 30031968-493
DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2
7 December 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 29 – 0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
7 December 2007Flag of France.svg  France 12 – 14Flag of the United States.svg  United States
7 December 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 47 – 7Flag of the United States.svg  United States
7 December 2007Flag of France.svg  France 24 – 14Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
7 December 2007Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5 – 15Flag of the United States.svg  United States
7 December 2007Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 34 – 12Flag of France.svg  France

Pool C

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/-Pts
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 3300967+899
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 32016943+267
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 31025055-55
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 30037117-1003
DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2
7 December 2007Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 24 – 7Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
7 December 2007Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 38 – 0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
7 December 2007Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 41 – 0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
7 December 2007Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 12 – 24Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
7 December 2007Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 38 – 7Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
7 December 2007Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 31 – 0Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales

Pool D

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/-Pts
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 33008040+409
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 32014962-137
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 30124153-124
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 30124055-154
DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2
7 December 2007Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 38 – 7Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
7 December 2007Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 12 – 12Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia
7 December 2007Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 22 – 14Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia
7 December 2007Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 10 – 21Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
7 December 2007Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 21 – 14Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia
7 December 2007Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 20 – 19Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

Knockout

Shield

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
 
Flag of England.svg  England 35
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 31
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 5
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 34
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 7
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 31
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 14
 
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 31
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 24
 
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 17
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 21
 
Flag of France.svg  France 24
 
 
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 19
 

Bowl

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
 
Flag of England.svg  England 35
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5
 
Flag of England.svg  England 29
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 14
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 34
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 7
 
Flag of England.svg  England 19
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 21
 
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 31
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 24
 
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 22
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of France.svg  France 17
 
Flag of France.svg  France 24
 
 
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 19
 

Plate

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
 
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 36
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 0
 
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 24
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 19
 
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 19
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 22
 
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 14
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 15
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 21
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 17
 
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 15
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 17
 
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 24
 
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 12
 

Cup

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
 
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 36
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 0
 
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 38
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 14
 
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 19
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 22
 
'Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 34
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 7
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 21
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 17
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 12
 
8 December – Outeniqua Park, South Africa
 
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 21
 
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 24
 
 
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 12
 

Round 2 table

Pos.Country Flag of Dubai.svg Flag of South Africa.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Hong Kong.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of England.svg Flag of Scotland.svg Overall
1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 202040
2Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 161632
3Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 121224
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 81220
5Flag of England.svg  England 12012
5Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 4812
7Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 6410
8Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 448
9Flag of the United States.svg  United States 066
10Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 202
10Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 022
12Flag of France.svg  France 000
12Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 000
12Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 000
12Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 000
12Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 00
12  Arabian Gulf 00

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