There were a lot of positives, but as in any rugby match, things that did not go according to plan and will be a work-on before the Springbok Women’s next match in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Kenya.
The Springbok Women will leave nothing to chance and are determined to start the defence of their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title on the strongest possible foot when they play Madagascar in the first round at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote praised his side’s maturity, squad depth and willingness to stay on task after South Africa opened the U20 International Series with a commanding victory over Chile at Rondebosch Boys’ High School in Cape Town.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied that the necessary building blocks were in place for the international season as the team wrapped up their second and final alignment camp before their on-field preparations begin in June.
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The Junior Springbok training squad assembled at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) on Monday and completed their first training session in the afternoon as preparations ramp up for the forthcoming Under-20 International Series.
Anathi Qolo will lead the Springbok Women squad of 28 players to the 2026 edition of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, with nine uncapped players included in the touring group who will look to defend the title South Africa won in Madagascar last year.