The Blitzboks went down to France to end a disappointing weekend in the desert for South Africa on the final day of the Dubai Sevens on Sunday.
Tries from Donavan Don and David Brits powered the South Africans into a 10-0 half-time lead at The Sevens Stadium. Liam Delamare and Ali Dabo dotted down to restore parity after the break, before Blitzbok co-captain Zain Davids crossed the whitewash to reclaim the advantage for his team.
However, a Varian Pasquet touchdown and Stephen Parez Edo Martin conversion completed the fightback from the French to secure a 15-17 win for the 2024 Olympic gold medallists.
Earlier, the Blitzboks’ five-season reign as Dubai champions was broken when they lost 24-17 to New Zealand in the cup quarter-finals.
Philip Snyman’s charges will now regroup for the second leg of the new season back home in Cape Town next Saturday and Sunday.
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