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.
Partner News
FNB join Springbok Women on ‘journey to greatness’First National Bank, a partner of SA Rugby and the Springboks since 2017, has extended its sponsorship by becoming the principal partner of the Springbok Women’s team, with the bank’s logo appearing for the first time on the front of the team’s jerseys in their opening Test against Spain in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Reaction
Bok Women excited to express themselves in front of home crowdThere are a number of boxes to be ticked for the Springbok Women come Saturday at Emirates Airline Park and playing at this iconic stadium will be one of them, especially as it will be a first for most of the players.
News
Bok Women’s preparations for Spain off to a good startThe Springbok Women started their Test week with a good session in Potchefstroom and will be ready to go on Saturday when they take on Spain at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg in the first of two Tests.
Tournament news
Three teams unbeaten at U20 YTC tournament in CTThe Blue Bulls, Western Province and Limpopo finished the Under-20 Youth Training Centre (YTC) tournament in Cape Town unbeaten after winning both their matches at City Park on Saturday and Sunday.
Team announcement
Springbok Women’s Sevens turn attention to ChileThe Springbok Women’s Sevens team, who finished seventh at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, will now turn their attention to the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series on 12-14 August in Santiago, Chile, where they will try and qualify as a core team on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.