They beat Australia 26-19.
South Africa had to survive a spirited fightback from their opponents, who were reduced to six men after skipper Nick Malouf was sent off for a high tackle.
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In a match that proved to be a cliffhanger, and despite an Australian red card in the second half that gave them a numerical advantage, the Blitzboks showed their character as they won the bronze medal in the Olympic Rugby Sevens tournament on Saturday evening in Paris.
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