Wellington Sevens: Blitzboks thrash Olympic champion Fiji in final

Runner-up twice in the last three years, a rampant South Africa team made no mistake this time after dominating the two-day tournament with 174 points in its six matches and only 22 conceded.

Victory in the final was the second of the weekend over Fiji, having beaten the Pacific Islanders by 31-12 in pool play Saturday.

After three rounds of the series, the Blitzboks hold a 12-point lead on defending champion Fiji, with England in third place.

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'Hats off to the guys, we played some phenomenal rugby,' captain Philip Snyman told the series' official website.

His side scored four tries in a one-sided final, with Seabelo Senatla crossing for the second to take him to a South African all-time record of 180.

'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said.

Ruhan Nel sealed the triumph with two tries as South Africa won its first title in Wellington since 2002.

Scotland claimed the third-place playoff 28-22 over Canada, with both teams surprise semifinalists.

Scotland beat England 14-12 in an all-British quarterfinal, while host New Zealand, winner at the Westpac Stadium for the past three years, went out at that stage to Fiji.

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The Sevens World Series circuit moves to Sydney next week, an event already sold out.

The Sevens World Series circuit moves to Sydney next week, an event already sold out. 'Hats off to the guys, we played some phenomenal rugby,' captain Philip Snyman told the series' official website. WATCH: January's CNN World Rugby show After three rounds of the series, the Blitzboks hold a 12-point lead on defending champion Fiji, with England in third place. The Sevens World Series circuit moves to Sydney next week, an event already sold out. 'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said. Victory in the final was the second of the weekend over Fiji, having beaten the Pacific Islanders by 31-12 in pool play Saturday. His side scored four tries in a one-sided final, with Seabelo Senatla crossing for the second to take him to a South African all-time record of 180. 'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said. The Sevens World Series circuit moves to Sydney next week, an event already sold out. READ: Can 'bridesmaid' Blitzboks finally grab the bouquet? READ: Can 'bridesmaid' Blitzboks finally grab the bouquet? His side scored four tries in a one-sided final, with Seabelo Senatla crossing for the second to take him to a South African all-time record of 180. Victory in the final was the second of the weekend over Fiji, having beaten the Pacific Islanders by 31-12 in pool play Saturday. Victory in the final was the second of the weekend over Fiji, having beaten the Pacific Islanders by 31-12 in pool play Saturday. 'Hats off to the guys, we played some phenomenal rugby,' captain Philip Snyman told the series' official website. WATCH: January's CNN World Rugby show READ: Is the secret to success really THIS simple? READ: Is the secret to success really THIS simple? READ: Can 'bridesmaid' Blitzboks finally grab the bouquet? Victory in the final was the second of the weekend over Fiji, having beaten the Pacific Islanders by 31-12 in pool play Saturday. Ruhan Nel sealed the triumph with two tries as South Africa won its first title in Wellington since 2002. Scotland claimed the third-place playoff 28-22 over Canada, with both teams surprise semifinalists. READ: Can 'bridesmaid' Blitzboks finally grab the bouquet? Runner-up twice in the last three years, a rampant South Africa team made no mistake this time after dominating the two-day tournament with 174 points in its six matches and only 22 conceded. 'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said. Runner-up twice in the last three years, a rampant South Africa team made no mistake this time after dominating the two-day tournament with 174 points in its six matches and only 22 conceded. READ: 'I can't play -- my legs are cursed' Scotland beat England 14-12 in an all-British quarterfinal, while host New Zealand, winner at the Westpac Stadium for the past three years, went out at that stage to Fiji. 'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said. 'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said. WATCH: January's CNN World Rugby show 'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said. Scotland beat England 14-12 in an all-British quarterfinal, while host New Zealand, winner at the Westpac Stadium for the past three years, went out at that stage to Fiji. 'We have one big happy family and put our bodies on the line for each other,' Snyman said. READ: Can 'bridesmaid' Blitzboks finally grab the bouquet? The Sevens World Series circuit moves to Sydney next week, an event already sold out. Scotland beat England 14-12 in an all-British quarterfinal, while host New Zealand, winner at the Westpac Stadium for the past three years, went out at that stage to Fiji. READ: 'I can't play -- my legs are cursed' READ: Is the secret to success really THIS simple? READ: Is the secret to success really THIS simple?

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