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Afrika made his debut for the South African sevens team during the Dubai leg of the [[2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series]]. During the Las Vegas leg of the [[2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series]] he was carried off the field on a stretcher after he was injured during the Plate Final match against Fiji, South Africa won 12-7. He was part of the sevens team that took Bronze at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] held in [[Delhi]], [[India]] in October. |
Afrika made his debut for the South African sevens team during the Dubai leg of the [[2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series]]. During the Las Vegas leg of the [[2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series]] he was carried off the field on a stretcher after he was injured during the Plate Final match against Fiji, South Africa won 12-7. He was part of the sevens team that took Bronze at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] held in [[Delhi]], [[India]] in October. |
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Afrika missed out on the [[2011 Wellington Sevens]] because of a broken jaw he suffered during the [[2010 South Africa Sevens|South African leg]] of the [[IRB Sevens Series]].<ref>http://www.universalsports.com/news-blogs/article/newsid=529054.html</ref><ref>http://www.springboksupporter.co.za/News/SARU/Injured-Afrika-out-for-three-months.aspx</ref> He was the top try and point-scorer for the [[2010–11 IRB Sevens World Series]]; He scored 40 tries throughout the series with a total of 385 points.<ref>http://www.irbsevens.com/news/newsid=2043059.html#cecil+afrika+tops+sevens+scoring+charts</ref> |
Afrika missed out on the [[2011 Wellington Sevens]] because of a broken jaw he suffered during the [[2010 South Africa Sevens|South African leg]] of the [[IRB Sevens Series]].<ref>http://www.universalsports.com/news-blogs/article/newsid=529054.html{{dead link|date=March 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>http://www.springboksupporter.co.za/News/SARU/Injured-Afrika-out-for-three-months.aspx</ref> He was the top try and point-scorer for the [[2010–11 IRB Sevens World Series]]; He scored 40 tries throughout the series with a total of 385 points.<ref>http://www.irbsevens.com/news/newsid=2043059.html#cecil+afrika+tops+sevens+scoring+charts</ref> |
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In 2011 he won the IRB International Sevens Player of the Year award. |
In 2011 he won the IRB International Sevens Player of the Year award. |
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===2016 Summer Olympics=== |
===2016 Summer Olympics=== |
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Afrika was included in a 12-man squad for the [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Summer Olympics]] in [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref name="Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named">{{SA Rugby Article | id=3615014 | leagueid=3034 | title=Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named | date=14 July 2016 | accessdate=9 August 2016 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20160809145657/http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=3615014&leagueid=3034 | archivedate=9 August 2016}}</ref> He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Pool B of the competition against [[Spain national rugby sevens team|Spain]] and scored two tries and two conversions to help South Africa to a 24–0 victory.<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP)">{{Cite web |
Afrika was included in a 12-man squad for the [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Summer Olympics]] in [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref name="Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named">{{SA Rugby Article | id=3615014 | leagueid=3034 | title=Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named | date=14 July 2016 | accessdate=9 August 2016 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20160809145657/http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=3615014&leagueid=3034 | archivedate=9 August 2016}}</ref> He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Pool B of the competition against [[Spain national rugby sevens team|Spain]] and scored two tries and two conversions to help South Africa to a 24–0 victory.<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-3 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP) |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=9 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809150703/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-3 |archivedate=9 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name="Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 2">{{Cite web | url=http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23767 | title=Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 2 | date=9 August 2016 | access-date=9 August 2016 | website=World Rugby | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809151303/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23767 | archivedate=9 August 2016 | deadurl=no}}</ref> He started their second match against [[France national rugby sevens team|France]], converting three of South Africa's tries in a 26–0 victory,<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–FRA)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-5 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–FRA) |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=12 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072122/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-5 |archivedate=12 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name="Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 8">{{Cite web | url=http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23773 | title=Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 8 | date=9 August 2016 | access-date=12 August 2016 | website=World Rugby | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072123/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23773 | archivedate=12 August 2016 | deadurl=no}}</ref> and dropped to the bench for their final match against [[Australia national rugby sevens team|Australia]]. Despite a 5–12 defeat in this match,<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–AUS)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-7 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–AUS) |date=10 August 2016 |access-date=12 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072126/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-7 |archivedate=12 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name="Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 14">{{Cite web | url=http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23779 | title=Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 14 | date=10 August 2016 | access-date=12 August 2016 | website=World Rugby | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072309/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23779 | archivedate=12 August 2016 | deadurl=no}}</ref> South Africa still finished top of [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament#Pool B|Pool B]] to set up a quarter final rematch against Australia. Afrika was restored to the starting lineup for this match and converted one of South Africa's tries in a 22–5 victory.<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–AUS QF)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-quarter-final-4 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–AUS) |date=10 August 2016 |access-date=12 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072131/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-quarter-final-4 |archivedate=12 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name="Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 24">{{Cite web | url=http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23789 | title=Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 24 | date=10 August 2016 | access-date=12 August 2016 | website=World Rugby | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072134/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23789 | archivedate=12 August 2016 | deadurl=no}}</ref> He started South Africa's semi-final match against [[Great Britain national rugby sevens team|Great Britain]] but could not prevent them losing 5–7 to be eliminated from gold medal contention.<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (GBR–RSA)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-semi-final-2 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (GBR–RSA) |date=11 August 2016 |access-date=12 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072137/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-semi-final-2 |archivedate=12 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name="Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 30">{{Cite web | url=http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23795 | title=Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 30 | date=11 August 2016 | access-date=12 August 2016 | website=World Rugby | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072140/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23795 | archivedate=12 August 2016 | deadurl=no}}</ref> He also started their [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament#Bronze medal game|third-place play-off]], scoring two tries and kicking five conversions in his side's 54–14 victory over [[Japan national rugby sevens team|Japan]]<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (JPN–RSA)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-bronze-medal-match-ru-2 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (JPN–RSA) |date=11 August 2016 |access-date=12 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072142/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-bronze-medal-match-ru-2 |archivedate=12 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name="Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 33">{{Cite web | url=http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23798 | title=Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 33 | date=11 August 2016 | access-date=12 August 2016 | website=World Rugby | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812072146/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23798 | archivedate=12 August 2016 | deadurl=no}}</ref> to help South Africa secure a bronze medal in the competition. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=34925 | name=Cecil Afrika | date=30 May 2016}} |
*{{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=34925 | name=Cecil Afrika | date=30 May 2016}} |
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*[http://www.paultreusevens.co.za/team-profiles/20102011/680-cecil-afrika Player Profile] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110217184846/http://www.paultreusevens.co.za/team-profiles/20102011/680-cecil-afrika Player Profile] |
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Full name | Cecil Sebastian Afrika | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 3 March 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 65 kg (10 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Hentie Cilliers, Virginia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cecil Afrika (born 3 March 1988) is a South African rugby union player. He attended Hentie Cilliers High School in Virginia. He is currently part of the South African sevens team where he plays at Flyhalf.
He was a member of the South African Sevens team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Career
Afrika represented the South African Schoolboys in 2006. He was part of the South African under-20 squad in the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship that reached the third place playoffs.
Afrika made his debut for the South African sevens team during the Dubai leg of the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series. During the Las Vegas leg of the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series he was carried off the field on a stretcher after he was injured during the Plate Final match against Fiji, South Africa won 12-7. He was part of the sevens team that took Bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, India in October.
Afrika missed out on the 2011 Wellington Sevens because of a broken jaw he suffered during the South African leg of the IRB Sevens Series.[1][2] He was the top try and point-scorer for the 2010–11 IRB Sevens World Series; He scored 40 tries throughout the series with a total of 385 points.[3] In 2011 he won the IRB International Sevens Player of the Year award.
In 2013, he was included in the squad for the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens.[4]
2016 Summer Olympics
Afrika was included in a 12-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.[5] He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Pool B of the competition against Spain and scored two tries and two conversions to help South Africa to a 24–0 victory.[6][7] He started their second match against France, converting three of South Africa's tries in a 26–0 victory,[8][9] and dropped to the bench for their final match against Australia. Despite a 5–12 defeat in this match,[10][11] South Africa still finished top of Pool B to set up a quarter final rematch against Australia. Afrika was restored to the starting lineup for this match and converted one of South Africa's tries in a 22–5 victory.[12][13] He started South Africa's semi-final match against Great Britain but could not prevent them losing 5–7 to be eliminated from gold medal contention.[14][15] He also started their third-place play-off, scoring two tries and kicking five conversions in his side's 54–14 victory over Japan[16][17] to help South Africa secure a bronze medal in the competition.
References
- ^ http://www.universalsports.com/news-blogs/article/newsid=529054.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.springboksupporter.co.za/News/SARU/Injured-Afrika-out-for-three-months.aspx
- ^ http://www.irbsevens.com/news/newsid=2043059.html#cecil+afrika+tops+sevens+scoring+charts
- ^ "Kyle Brown back to command Springbok Sevens for Mission Moscow". South African Rugby Union. 20 June 2013. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
{{cite web}}
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timestamp mismatch; 7 June 2016 suggested (help) - ^ "Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named". South African Rugby Union. 14 July 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP)". Rio 2016. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 24". World Rugby. 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (GBR–RSA)". Rio 2016. 11 August 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
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External links
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Cecil Afrika". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- Player Profile
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Port Elizabeth
- South African rugby union players
- Rugby sevens players at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
- Rugby sevens players at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for South Africa
- Commonwealth Games competitors for South Africa
- World Rugby Awards winners
- South Africa international rugby sevens players
- South Africa Under-20 international rugby union players
- Commonwealth Games gold medallists for South Africa
- Rugby sevens players at the 2016 Olympic Games
- Olympic rugby sevens players of South Africa
- Olympic bronze medalists for South Africa
- Olympic medalists in rugby sevens
- Medalists at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Commonwealth Games medallists in rugby sevens
- Griffons (rugby team) players