South Africa Sevens - Defensive Analysis: Dubai Sevens

The Springboks Sevens took home another cup at the Opening Round of the World Sevens Series in Dubai.
In the process, they scored 31 tries but remarkably only conceded 8.
In this video, we take a look at how good their defence is.
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[@gerhardvtonder]

The Blitzboks footwork, their pace over that 1st 25m to close out space, then the using that pace to counter. They are a nightmare. You have to dominate them physically, bully them of the ball and in contact. You might need 14-players to do so.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Beautiful work. They are incredible at the moment. Really like the graphics too! 👌🏻

[@Thedeadballarea]

Thank you Geraint - and thank you for all your helping in this, really do appreciate it.

[@brettpinkerton8101]

Let's build good drainage and homes Africa

[@acchaladka]

So the usual elementary counter to pressure is the chip and chase. No other team tried a kicking counter? Sorry if a dumb question.

[@Thedeadballarea]

Not a silly question at all. The teams they played didn't kick, but I think that's for a few reasons: Selwyn Davids and Brown are often operating as Sweepers (look at the Irish clip and how Davids becomes the counter attacker) - and also just outgunned for pace by the Boks. They are fast across the whole team as opposed to having a gas man like isles/Baker.