Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman cut an emotional figure following a gutsy 10-7 victory over Fiji in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, a win which secured them the World Series crown.
Ireland claimed their record-biggest win over Australia, while there were also wins for Wales and France in international Test rugby action on Saturday.
Italy stunned Australia in Udine, the All Blacks needed a late try to overcome Scotland while Ireland and England recorded wins in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
The Springboks climbed to No. 2 in the World Rugby rankings after their 30-22 win over the Wallabies in Cape Town, combined with the All Blacks' upset loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Scotland's tour of the South Pacific suffered a setback when they were handed a 29-14 defeat against Fiji in an entertaining clash in Suva on Saturday.
Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has had surgery on an injury sustained against Fiji and will will miss the three-Test Series against the British and Irish Lions.