South Africa overcame England in a dramatic final to win the Dubai Sevens 19-12 to get their Sevens World Series campaign off to the perfect start on Saturday.
South Africa will now head to home territory at George next week where they will attempt to win their home event for the first time.
Cup
Quarter-finals
New Zealand 21 Kenya 17
England 15 Argentina 5
Samoa 7 Fiji 12
South Africa 19 Australia 0
Semi-finals
New Zealand 19 England 21
Fiji 7 South Africa 10
Final
England 12 South Africa 19
Plate
Semi-finals
Kenya 26 Argentina 24
Samoa 17 Australia 14
Final
Kenya 7 Samoa 12
Bowl
Quarter-finals
Wales 26 Gulf
Portugal 19 Georgia 7
France 22 United States 12
Scotland 5 Zimbabwe 19
Semi-finals
Wales 0 Portugal 24
France 17 Zimbabwe 12
Final
Portugal 24 France 0
Shield
Semi-finals
Gulf 22 Georgia 12
United States 17 Scotland 14
Final
Gulf 7 United States 31
