• South Africa’s Chris Dry scores a try against New Zealand in the quarter-final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo
    South Africa’s Chris Dry scores a try against New Zealand in the quarter-final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo
  • South Africa fans cheer during the Dubai Rugby Sevens. Stringer / AFP
    South Africa fans cheer during the Dubai Rugby Sevens. Stringer / AFP
  • Werner Kok of South Africa in action against Wales during the semi-final. Francois Nel / Getty Images
    Werner Kok of South Africa in action against Wales during the semi-final. Francois Nel / Getty Images
  • Seabelo Senatla of South Africa in action during the final against Fiji. Francois Nel / Getty Images
    Seabelo Senatla of South Africa in action during the final against Fiji. Francois Nel / Getty Images
  • South Africa’s Branco du Preez sprints toward a try against Fiji in the final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo
    South Africa’s Branco du Preez sprints toward a try against Fiji in the final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo
  • South Africa’s Seabelo Senatla, right, hugs his teammate Werner Kok after winning the final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo
    South Africa’s Seabelo Senatla, right, hugs his teammate Werner Kok after winning the final. Martin Dokoupil / AP Photo
  • South Africa’s Justin Geduld signs caps after the match. Victor Besa for The National
    South Africa’s Justin Geduld signs caps after the match. Victor Besa for The National
  • Branco Du Preez of South Africa smiles after winning the final. Victor Besa for The National
    Branco Du Preez of South Africa smiles after winning the final. Victor Besa for The National
  • Players of South Africa celebrate winning the 2016 Dubai Rugby Sevens. Francois Nel / Getty Images
    Players of South Africa celebrate winning the 2016 Dubai Rugby Sevens. Francois Nel / Getty Images
  • Qatar in action against Titan Academy during the International Open tournament. Victor Besa for The National
    Qatar in action against Titan Academy during the International Open tournament. Victor Besa for The National
  • The J9 Snow Cats celebrate winning the International Social final. Victor Besa for The National
    The J9 Snow Cats celebrate winning the International Social final. Victor Besa for The National
  • Emirati player Sophie Shams of the Heartbeat Sports Tigers makes a run for the line. Victor Besa for The National
    Emirati player Sophie Shams of the Heartbeat Sports Tigers makes a run for the line. Victor Besa for The National
  • Abu Dhabi Harlequins go for a try during the Gulf Men’s League final. Victor Besa for The National
    Abu Dhabi Harlequins go for a try during the Gulf Men’s League final. Victor Besa for The National
  • Catherine Richards of British School Al Khubairat scores during the Under-19 Girls final. Victor Besa for The National
    Catherine Richards of British School Al Khubairat scores during the Under-19 Girls final. Victor Besa for The National

South Africa’s Blitzboks are sterling at 2016 Dubai Rugby Sevens – in pictures


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