Springbok Women's coach Swys de Bruin emphasised the need for a quicker response to counter Japan's style of play when the teams clash.
Springbok Women’s coach Swys de Bruin emphasised the need for a quicker response to counter Japan’s fast-paced game when the teams clash in Cape Town on Friday.
The sixth-placed regional position in the WXV 2 competition at the end of each season will be relegated to WXV 3. WXV 1 will be hosted in Canada and WXV 3 will return to Dubai. “The mindset is around preparing for the Rugby World Cup next year, so these are all building blocks towards that,” said De Bruin.
De Bruin feels that the home support and knowledge of the conditions will benefit South Africa: “The fact that we have played at the venue twice now will help, especially with the wind. Against Spain it was really strong and swirling and our players will be able to cope with that if it happens again. The players also loved the crowds who came in and responded well to that support.
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.
Springbok Women face Japan as WXV Tournament kicks off in Cape TownThe World Rugby’s WXV tournament will kick off in Cape Town this weekend with the Springbok Women poised to shine against five other nations, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Read more »
Positives galore for Springbok Women in win over SpainSwys de Bruin praised the defensive attitude and attacking prowess of the Springbok Women in their 36-19 win over Spain at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday.
Read more »
Springbok women dominate Barbarians in Cape Town curtain-raiserThe Springbok Women prepared for their WXV assault with an incredible 59-17 victory (halftime 33-10) over a star-studded Barbarians squad.
Read more »
Springbok Women too good for Spain in blustery Cape Town conditionsThe Springbok Women concluded their preparations for the upcoming WXV 2 competition with a brilliant win over Spain in Cape Town on Thursday.
Read more »
Cape Town, go out and support the Springbok Women today!The Springbok Women take on Spain in Cape Town on Thursday, after their big win over the Barbarians at the same venue earlier this month.
Read more »
Double delight: Test week for Springbok men’s and women’s teams!The Springboks — men and women — will be in action this later week when they take on Argentina and Spain, respectively, in the Test arena.
Read more »