TheSpringbokshave beaten the British and Irish Lions to win the series.

The match was tough and it was close until the end.

Only one try was scored by Cheslin Kolbe by the springboks Springboks.

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Springboks won the series as Cheslin Kolbe was named the man of the match. Photo credit @MpexNdlazi, @BeWarmersSource: Twitter

Ken Owens scored the only try for the touring side.

The rest was decided by penalties.

Kolbe was awarded man of the match for his outstanding effort on the field.

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This win was their third in the competition, having beaten Ireland and Kenya too.

Unfortunately, in thequarter-final, things were not to be as the Blitzboks fell short.

Argentina was depleted but somehow found a way to secure a win against the South African Sevens team.

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Social media users reacted online to the devastating loss that the Blitzboks had at the quarter-final hurdle.

Many were expecting a win from the Sevens Team.

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