South Africa Secure Victory over Madagascar, Crowned 2025 Africa Men’s Sevens Cup in Mauritius

The 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s Cup concluded today in Mauritius, with South Africa’s Blitzboks ‘A’ squad emerging victorious, ending a two-year championship drought.

They overcame Madagascar 28-12 in a compelling final at the Labourdonnais Sports Club. Meanwhile, the Kenya Morans, who showed strong early form, ultimately finished in fourth place after a tight 21-19 loss to Zimbabwe in the bronze medal match.

This tournament served as a crucial qualifier for the 2026 Rugby World Cup Sevens, underscoring both South Africa’s dominant performance and Kenya’s missed opportunity.

South Africa arrived in Mauritius with a clear objective: to reclaim the Rugby Africa 7s title. Their campaign was marked by an undefeated run, showcasing their intent and skill.

The final against Madagascar saw them assert control early, with Jayden Nell opening the scoring within two minutes, followed swiftly by a try from Mfundo Ndhlovu, giving them a 14-0 advantage.

Although Madagascar responded with a try from Alex Briz, Ricardo Duarttee’s individual brilliance further extended South Africa’s lead to 21-7.

Despite a late push from Madagascar, Nell’s second try of the match sealed the 28-12 victory.

The South African captain emphasized the significance of the win, stating, “We’ve been knocking on the door for years. This victory feels like a reward for our persistence.” This triumph marks a significant return to form for the Blitzboks on the continental stage.

In Summary:

• The Blitzboks ‘A’ squad won the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s Cup, beating Madagascar 28-12 in the final.

• Despite a strong start, the Kenya Morans finished fourth after losing to Zimbabwe in the bronze medal match.

•South Africa and Madagascar secured their places in the 2026 Rugby World Cup Sevens.