Blitzboks face Fiji showdown

South Africa will face their nemesis Fiji in their bid to win their first Hong Kong Sevens title on Sunday.


The Blitzboks won a tense quarterfinal 7-5 against a tough Australian outfit to squeak into the quarters and set up another big match against their bogey team in the semifinals of the competition.


It presents a big task for the Blitzboks, who have struggled against Fiji in the past, and need a good performance if they are to keep their lead at the top of the HSBC Sevens Series log.


Their nearest rivals, New Zealand, breezed into the quarterfinals with an easy win over Argenti…