DUBAI - The Blitzboks will take on Samoa in the Cup quarter-finals of the Dubai tournament.
South Africa topped Pool A after a difficult start on Friday.
They suffered an early setback at the hands of Great Britain.
JC Pretorius' try was in vain as South Africa conceded two scores.
The Brits defeated Sandile Ngcobo's men 14-5.
South Africa needed to hit back and they did so against the Kenyans.
Five tries helped them to a 27-12 win.
The scores included tournament debutant Ricardo Duarttee's first try for the Blitzboks.
South Africa closed day one's business in the men's draw when they faced Australia.
The Blitzboks got the better of a tight game thanks to Dalvon Blood's late try.