A strong second half performance by Italy saw the Springbok Women suffering a disappointing 35-10 defeat in wet and muddy conditions in Prato on Sunday in the closing Test on their four-match European Tour.
News
Mcatshulwa: Physicality and skill needed in ExeterFor the most capped loose forward in Springbok Women history, actions count more than words and if you want to see how much a quarter-final place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup means to Sinazo Mcatshulwa and her teammates, make sure to watch them play on Saturday when they take on New Zealand’s Black Ferns at Sandy Park in Exeter.
Reaction
Bok Women still have eyes on the bigger pictureThe Springbok Women are not proud of their big defeat against France in their final Pool D match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, but there are many positives out of their performance in Northampton on Sunday.
Match report
France too strong for Bok Women in final pool matchNadine Roos provided a moment of celebration at Franklin’s Gardens as a 57-10 defeat (half-time 24-3) to France confirmed the Springbok Women will play New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a second-place finish in Pool D.
Preview
Latsha: “We are ready for the French challenge”The Springbok Women are determined to show that their strong start at the Women’s Rugby World Cup was no fluke and want to keep their winning momentum going when they face France in their final pool match in Northampton on Sunday.
Team announcement
Latsha named captain as Zulu and Qolo earn first RWC startsBabalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women into battle when they take on France in Northampton on Sunday, when Mary Zulu (flyhalf) and Anathi Qolo (lock) will make their Women’s Rugby World Cup debuts in the starting team in the Pool D decider at Franklin’s Gardens.