It was clear that the regular training blocks for the squad, in preparations for World Rugby Challenger Series in April, are bearing fruit as Renfred Dazel's troops just proved too slick and fit for their opponents, consisting of club sides from Boland and Western Province.
Patience on attack was a big downfall to the club sides, who were confronted by a very disciplined defensive effort from the national side. The difference in fitness levels was another area where the team in Green and Gold dominated.
Day two of the tournament, played at Hermanus High School fields, belonged to dual Springbok wing Ayanda Malinga, who scored eight tries in three matches, including five in the semi-final.
Scoring summary:
Pool results:
Springbok Women’s Sevens 55 (28), Tygerberg 0
Springbok Women’s Sevens – Tries: Ayanda Malinga (2), Felicia Jacobs (2), Simamkele Namba, Eloise Webb, Donelle Snyders (2), Zintle Mpupha. Conversions: Webb (4), Snyders.
Tygerberg -
Springbok Women’s Sevens 61 (26), Walker Bay Scoobee Doo’s 0
Springbok Women’s Sevens – Tries: Zandile Masuku (2), Snenhlanhla Shozi (3), Ayanda Malinga, Liske Lategan, Felicia Jacobs, Simamkele Namba. Conversions: Eloise Webb (7), Donelle Snyders.
Walker Bay Scoobee Doo’s -
Springbok Women’s Sevens 70 (35), Central Wolves 0
Springbok Women’s Sevens – Tries: Donelle Snyders, Felicia Jacobs (3), Marlize de Bruin (2), Liske Lategan, Sizophila Solontsi, Zintle Mpupha, Eloise Webb. Conversions: Snyders (5), Snenhlanhla Shozi (3), Webb (2).
Central Wolves -
Quarter-final - Springbok Women’s Sevens 48 (24), Middelburg Stormers 0
Springbok Women’s Sevens – Tries: Liske Lategan, Zintle Mpupha, Felicia Jacobs, Zandile Masuku, Ayanda Malinga (2), Marlize de Bruin. Conversions: Eloise Webb (4).
Middelburg Stormers -
Semi-final - Springbok Women’s Sevens 52 (24), Walker Bay Daisies 0
Springbok Women’s Sevens – Tries: Ayanda Malinga (5), Eloise Webb, Marlize de Bruin, Kemisetso Baloyi. Conversions: Webb (6).
Walker Bay Daisies -
Final - Springbok Women’s Sevens 39 (23), Walker Bay Wildcats 0
Springbok Women’s Sevens – Tries: Liske Lategan (2), Eloise Webb, Marlize de Bruin (2), Ayanda Malinga, Donelle Snyders. Conversions: Webb (2).
Walker Bay Wildcats -