South Africa's U17 Sevens side swept through their pool unbeaten on the opening day of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, and will face Argentina in Monday's semi-final at 15h42 (SA time).
They opened with a 43-5 demolition of hosts Senegal, with all seven tries scored by different players. Canada proved a sterner test in game two, with South Africa edging through 24-17 — Darnell du Toit and Dandre Brink each scoring twice, and Dave Jake converting two of the tries. Against Germany in the final pool match, Jake was the standout with 14 points from two tries and two conversions, while Brink added another brace in a 34-7 win.
The other semi-final pairs Canada against pool winners France. The bronze medal match follows at 18h38, with the gold medal final at 19h05.
At the 2018 Youth Olympics, Argentina claimed gold, France silver, and Japan edged South Africa in the bronze match.