Update: 8:42PM A brilliant final play of the match saw New Zealand get up off the canvas to book their place in the Hong Kong Sevens final and bounce South Africa out.

With New Zealand hot on attack in the dying seconds of extra time in the semifinal, Kurt Baker produced some magic with a flat cross kick that found the waiting arms of Regan Ware who dived over out wide to give them a 12-7 win. 

It was a remarkable semifinal that went to 10 minutes of golden point extra time and was only sealed with 20 seconds remaining on the clock.

New Zealand looked down and out for periods of the match, played on a heavy field after morning downpours, but showed immense character with two men down. 

Captain Tim Mikkelson and Sam Dickson were both absent after suffering tournament-ending leg injuries.

Baker, who scored a hat-trick in New Zealand’s quarterfinal win over Wales, stepped up when needed. 

After a period of staunch defence to deny South Africa, Baker hoofed a long kick which was brilliantly chased by livewire sub Isaac Te Tamaki to put them hot on attack.

 Then from the scrum New Zealand kept their cool before Baker’s perfectly executed kick to spark wild celebrations.