Reaction

Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin said his team need more clarity around the breakdown and must stop conceding points during soft moments if they want to deliver a better performance against Canada next weekend in Gqeberha.

Match report

Canada beat the Springbok Women by 50-20 (half-time 26-3) in a pulsating Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon, playing with composure and showing why they are ranked second in the world against a South African team that never gave up.

Preview

Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team will enter Loftus Versfeld with excitement and determination when they face Canada at 13h30 on Saturday, in the first Test between the two countries on South African soil.

FNB Youth Weeks

Western Province edged the Golden Lions in the final match of the FNB U18 Girls Week while Border Country Districts snatched a late draw against the Blue Bulls in the last round of the FNB U16 Girls Week at Queens High School in Johannesburg on Friday.

Team announcement

Zintle Mpupha and Micke Gunter will make starting returns to the Springbok Women team to face Canada at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, with both facing the North Americans for the first time as well.