A Springboks women’s side unchanged from their opening Rugby World Cup 2021 loss to France is eyeing a potentially campaign-defining win against Fiji on Sunday.
The Springbok women have made massive progress in their development over the last year or so. The litmus test for the strides they have made will come against Fiji, who are one of the lowest-ranked sides at theFor the South Africans, the equation is simple: win and win convincingly in order to stand a greater chance of qualifying for the knockout phase of the tournament.
Nonetheless, if the Boks can stick to their strengths and execute their game plan — while eliminating some of the mistakes made against France in their previous encounter — they should see the Fijians off comfortably.Springbok women coach Stanley Raubenheimer has retained his starting 15 for the clash and made only one change to the replacements.
“Everyone came out of the French opener unscathed, which was really good news for us as it meant we could go with the same group again against Fiji,” said Raubenheimer. “The players have now experienced the intensity of this Rugby World Cup and showed that they are improving with every Test.” Sharks loose forward Sizophila Solontsi will be seen all around the contact areas, ready to rush into combat and make bruising hits, time after time.
Last Saturday though, the flanker was shown a yellow card for a high tackle after 30 minutes, which she knows cannot happen against Fiji.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australia eye more Rugby League World Cup glory as minnows hoverThe 16-team format realistically leaves six or so teams looking down the barrel of returning home winless.
Read more »
Continuity for Bok Women to face FijiThe Springbok Women have named an unchanged starting XV to battle Fiji for their second Rugby World Cup clash in Auckland on Sunday.
Read more »
Why the Boks' end-of-year-tour is a dress rehearsal for 2023 Rugby World Cup | The Citizen🔏Find out why the Boks' November tour of Europe is so important ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in France: 🔓Unlock premium content from only R50p/m RugbyWorldCup2023 RugbyWorldCup
Read more »
Sharks' hungry Hendrikse circles WarriorsAmong the returning Springboks set to boost the Sharks against Glasgow Warriors this weekend, Jaden Hendrikse is hungry for Vodacom United Rugby Championship action. URC
Read more »
Bok stars raring to lift Sharks in URC before return to national dutySharks’ Springboks stars are determined to lift the Durban-based franchise higher in the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings before they return to national team duty.
Read more »
Bok stars raring to lift Sharks in URC before return to national dutySharks’ Springboks stars are determined to lift the Durban-based franchise higher in the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings before they return to national team duty.
Read more »