The Blitzboks' quest for a 10th Dubai Sevens title remains firmly on course after Ricardo 'Tricky Ricky' Duarttee inspired a magnificent comeback in a 24-19 quartefinal victory over Samoa. | Sport24news FIFAWorldCup
Sandile Ngcobo's charges' quest for a record-extending 10th Dubai Sevens title only has one hurdle left after they reached the final against Ireland with a dramatic 26-19 comeback victory over old foes the All Blacks on Saturday.
The Blitzboks looked in desperate trouble when they fudged a penalty inside their own half in stoppage time, allowing the All Blacks to turn over the ball and go over in the left corner. Two minutes later, the South Africans were at it again, skipper Shakes Soyizwapi producing a brilliant, subtle lateral run that allowed impressive rookie Ricardo 'Tricky Ricky' Duarttee the space he needed to throw a splendid dummy pass and score.
Duarttee, whose excellent form this weekend might've prompted him to run the tap penalty on his own, wisely decided to pass to Branco du Preez, whose familiar power saw him barge over the line.
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