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Rugby: Comprehensive victory for Blitzboks over Uruguay at start of Hong Kong Sevens

# Rugby: South Africa beat Uruguay 40-7 in their world series tournament opener in Hong Kong. The Blitzboks led 19-0 at half-time after tries by Siviwe Soyizwapi, Quewin Nortjé and Shilton van Wyk. They added another four in the second half, while the opponents could just answer with one consolation try. The Blitzboks play Australia later today, and take on New Zealand in their final Pool B match tomorrow morning. The quarterfinals take place later tomorrow, followed by the semifinals and final on Sunday.