Reaction

The grit and determination shown by the Springbok Women in Brazil over the weekend, where they secured fifth place in the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Sao Paulo, left coach Cecil Afrika a happy man as the team prepares to arrive back in South Africa on Tuesday, eager to move on to the next job.

Review

A severely depleted Springbok Women’s Sevens team finished the final HSBC SVNS 2 tournament at Estadio Nicolau Alayon on a high note on Sunday, and despite a mixed bag of results, their fighting spirit shone brightly in Sao Paulo.

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

The Isuzu Bulls Daises finished top of the log in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League yet again as the 2026 version of the tournament finished in style on Saturday, while the Sanlam Boland Dames finished in second place.

Review

The Springbok Women's Sevens stumbled early in Sao Paulo on Saturday, losing their first two HSBC SVNS 2 matches in Brazil, but recovered well to end the day with a solid win over the hosting nation.

Preview

Expect the Springbok Women’s Sevens to play with an abundance of flair and freedom when the final HSBC SVNS 2 tournament kicks off at Estadio Nicolau Alayon in Sao Paulo on Saturday.