SA All-Stars crowned 2018 Lesotho Rugby Sevens champions

Setsoto Stadium was the place to be for rugby lovers
this past weekend...

South Africa All-Stars beat the Blue Bulls in an all-South African final to win the Lesotho Rugby Sevens tournament held at Setsoto Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

After scraping through the semi-finals, the SA All-Stars team delivered a stylish performance to see off the Bulls 33-7 in a one-sided Cup final at the national stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Zambia, who won their home Sevens tournament in Lusaka a few weeks ago, finished third in the tournament after beating home favourites Maseru Select 35-5 in the bronze medal clash.

Lesotho’s senior side, Likatola, also ended off the tournament with a defeat when they went down 19-12 to the Spartans Barbarians in the Trophy final.

Earlier on Sunday’s finals day, the SA All-Stars and Zambia gave the crowd a thrilling semi-final which was decided by just two points. All-Stars prevailed 21-19 despite a spirited performance by the Zambia.

In the other semi-final the Blue Bulls beat the Lesotho Invitational team 21-10. The 2018 Lesotho Rugby Sevens was the second edition of the championship which was launched last year and was won by Zimbabwe.