South Africa beat Fiji to win World Sevens Series opener in Dubai

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Olympic bronze medallists South Africa claimed the first round of the World Rugby Sevens Series

South Africa stunned Olympic champions Fiji to win the opening round of the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.

The Blitzboks scored four tries in a 26-14 victory over the defending World Series champions to claim their fifth Dubai title.

England finished third after beating Wales 38-10 in the bronze final.

Meanwhile, Scotland finished sixth after losing 19-12 to Australia in their play-off.

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