The Springbok Women put on a brave display before bowing out of the World Cup at the quarterfinal stage after a 46-17 defeat against New Zealand in Exeter on Saturday.
Springbok Women coach Swys de Bruin complimented his squad after they outplayed New Zealand's Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday night.
The Springbok Women gave themselves the perfect World Cup send-off as they defeated New Zealand's Black Ferns XV 41-24 at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Swys de Bruin has again tweaked combinations in the Springbok Women's matchday 23 for Saturday's second international friendly against the Black Ferns XV.
The Springbok Women took a positive step towards the Rugby World Cup despite going down 34-26 to New Zealand's Black Ferns XV, says coach Swys de Bruin.
The Springbok Women fell 34-26 to New Zealand's Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium on Saturday evening, but the visitors were made to work far harder for the win than the scoreline suggests.