- Team South Africa’s rugby sevens team secured a place in the quarter-finals with a resounding victory over Japan.
- Wian Roux participated in the men’s individual archery ranking round.
Team South Africa had an eventful day at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing their talents in rugby sevens and archery.
Team South Africa Paris Olympics Results for Thursday, 25 July 2024
Rugby Sevens:
Team SA‘s rugby sevens team made a remarkable comeback on Thursday, securing their place in the quarter-finals with a dominant 49-5 victory over Japan at the Stade de France.
After a challenging first day where they faced defeats against Ireland (10-5) and New Zealand (17-5), the Blitzboks needed to win by at least 21 points to progress.
The team started strong with Zain Davids scoring within the first minute. Impi Visser and Shilton van Wyk added to the tally, with Tristin Leyds converting to give South Africa a 21-0 lead within five minutes.
Ryan Oosthuizen’s try extended the lead to 28-0 by half-time, with Leyds converting again.
In the second half, despite Japan scoring an unconverted try, the Blitzboks continued their dominance. Rosko Specman and van Wyk each scored again, with Ronald Brown converting both tries, bringing the final score to 49-5.
With this victory, Team SA advanced to the quarter-finals, where they are set to face New Zealand at 21:00. If they win, they will meet either Argentina or France in the semi-finals. The quarter-final draw is as follows:
- New Zealand vs Team SA
- Argentina vs France
- Fiji vs Ireland
- Australia vs USA
Archery:
South Africa’s Wian Roux competed in the men’s individual archery ranking round, finishing with a score of 601.
Despite a challenging performance, Roux demonstrated his resilience and determination on the Olympic stage.
His final ranking placed him in the lower half of the competition, but his participation marked a significant milestone in his archery career.
Roux will next compete in the 1/32 elimination round on 31 July 2024, facing JD Kim.
Performance Analysis and Future Permutations:
In rugby sevens, Team SA’s victory over Japan not only boosted their morale but also strategically positioned them for a challenging yet promising quarter-final against New Zealand.
With their dynamic play and strategic improvements, the Blitzboks are poised to put up a strong fight.
Wian Roux’s performance in archery, while not at the top, provided valuable experience at the highest level of competition. F
acing JD Kim in the elimination round, Roux has the opportunity to showcase his skills and potentially advance further in the competition.