The Springbok Women’s team will be bolstered by the presence of experienced captain Nolusindiso Booi when they take to the field in their final tour match against Italy on Sunday, after the skipper recovered from a knee injury.
News
Exciting draw for Springbok Women in RWC 2025South Africa were grouped with France, Italy and Brazil in Pool D for the Rugby World Cup in England in 2025 when the draw for next year’s showpiece was made in London earlier on Thursday evening.
Reaction
Close defeats show Bok Women is a work in progressThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according to Swys de Bruin, they are not in a position to win the Rugby World Cup right now.
Match report
Springbok Women fall short against Italy in AthloneThe Springbok Women went down fighting in a 23-19 loss (half-time 17-7) to Italy in their final match of the 2024 WXV 2 tournament at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Preview
Strong finish on the cards for Bok Women in WXV 2A strong finish for the Springbok Women against Italy in their final WXV 2 match at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday will not only justify the hard work during the season, but will also keep the squad’s upward momentum going.
Team announcement
Mabenge, Mdliki named in SA Women squad for ItalyNomawethu Mabenge (wing) and the uncapped Nombuyekezo Mdliki (prop) have been drafted into the Springbok Women squad as injury replacements and were included in the match-23 for South Africa’s final WXV 2 match, against Italy at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.