It was the second successive year in which the Springboks have beaten defending series champions New Zealand in the Vegas final , and the third consecutive year in which the Kiwis have lost the showpiece match . South Africa wins the first leg of the Rugby Sevens World Series . The Springboks defeat New Zealand in the deciding match in Las Vegas . Rugby sevens is a scaled down version rugby union . The World Series takes place across five different countries .
South Africa wins the first leg of the Rugby Sevens World Series . The Springboks defeat New Zealand in the deciding match in Las Vegas . Rugby sevens is a scaled down version rugby union . The World Series takes place across five different countries .